The Mamur Zapt and the Donkey-Vous: A Suspense Tale of Old Cairo - Softcover

Pearce, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0446401811 ISBN 13: 9780446401814

Publisher: Warner Books, 1993

Synopsis

Tie into the July hardcover The Mamur Zapt and the Men Behind with the third entry in the series. The ingenious Captain Owen--the Mamur Zapt, Head of the Political Branch, police division--tackles a case of missing tourists and possible terrorism in 1908 Cairo.

About this title

Review:

‘As charming a historical mystery as you’ll find’ Kirkus Reviews

‘Pearce’s cultivated pen recreates a long-gone era with engaging wit’ Sunday Times

‘Pearce summons up his vanished world with a finesse that’s drab, fond and droll. Impeccably done’ Literary Review

‘A colourful arabesque of greed, history, and mystery’ The Times

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Warner Books
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0446401811
• ISBN 13: 9780446401814
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback