The Mingrelian Conspiracy - Brossura

Pearce, Michael

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ISBN 10: 0006497780 ISBN 13: 9780006497783

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 1996

Riassunto

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…

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Informazioni sull?autore

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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Cairo of 1980 lives by and in its cafe. But suddenly the cafe culture is being threatened by gangs in the protection racket, and no one seems to know who is behind them. Is it the usual political clubs, or is it something more sinister – a conspiracy of Cairo's Mingrelians? Who exactly are these Mingrelians, and what is their connection with the Der of Babylon? And what is the real tale the storyteller is telling?

It falls to Gareth Owen, Mamur Zapt and Head of Cairo's Secret Police, to find the answers to those arcane and pressing questions – and quickly, for the conspiracy is aimed at a Russian Grand Duke, coming to Egypt in an attempt to replicate his royal uncle's visit at the original opening of the Suez Canal.

“Ninth in the series and still as fertile as your favourite oasis”.
LITERARY REVIEW

“Pearce takes apart ancient history and reassembles it with wit and beguiling colour”.
SUNDAY TIMES

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0006497780
• ISBN 13: 9780006497783
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 192
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile