The Mingrelian Conspiracy (Mamur Zapt, Book 9)

Author: Michael Pearce
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Category: Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Crime Fiction, Historical Crime, Historical Crime, Historical Fiction
Book Format: Paperback

A classic historical mystery from the award-winning Michael Pearce, set in the Egypt of the 1900s. When gang violence strikes the city, the inimitable Mamur Zapt is called in to investigate.

In 1908, the city of Cairo lives - and dies - by its cafe culture. But for restaurant businesses, the protection rackets pose a problem. And the city's cafes are experiencing a sudden upsurge in threats from various gangs.

When one cafe proprietor is attacked, his legs broken for noncompliance, everyone is worried. Then the Russian Charge files a complaint - the Mingrelians may be targeting a Russian Grand Duke. Now the Mamur Zapt, Head of the Secret Police, must find a way to prevent an international incident...

About Michael Pearce
Michael Pearce was raised in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, where his fascination for language began. He later trained as a Russian interpreter but moved away from languages to follow an academic career, first as a lecturer in English and the History of Ideas, and then as an administrator. Michael Pearce now lives in London and is best known as the author of the award-winning Mamur Zapt books.

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SKU BK-9780008259426
Barcode # 9780008259426
Brand HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Artist / Author Michael Pearce
Shipping Weight 0.1500kg
Shipping Width 0.130m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.200m
Assembled Length 19.800m
Assembled Height 1.300m
Assembled Width 12.900m
Type Paperback

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