From the award-winning Michael Pearce comes an engrossing murder mystery set in the Cairo of the 1900s. After a series of attacks on public officials, the Mamur Zapt is called in to investigate.
Cairo in the 1900s. While riding home, Fairclough of Customs is shot at from behind. It is the first of many similar attacks – all seemingly aimed at public officials. The Mamur Zapt, British head of Cairo’s secret police, is told to catch the killer – and quickly.
His efforts to do so take him into Cairo’s student quarter and out to a remote rural estate. And require him to handle a fading Pasha and a dangerous gypsy girl – whose claims he has to balance against those of his fiery Egyptian mistress.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
‘Pearce’s dry humour matches his skill at evocative plot-stirring’ Sunday Times
‘Enjoyable ... original and charming’ Independent
‘A wily protagonist and racing narrative combine for perfect entertainment’ Time Out
‘Highly recommended’ Sunday Telegraph
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
£ 4.49
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Mamur Zapt and the Men Behind This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780006472667
Book Description Condition: Very Good. 1702741212. 12/16/2023 3:40:12 PM. Seller Inventory # U9780006472667
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Seller Inventory # CHL5579117
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780006472667
Book Description Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5986520-20
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First edition. ISBN 0006472664. Trade Paperback. First Printing. Very Good Condition. Tight sound unmarked copy with minor rubs to edges and corners of covers. Seller Inventory # 99093592
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 220pp.The 4th of the author`s delightful novels, tongue in cheek story about cairo in edwardian times, a lovely clean copy, sound throughout. Seller Inventory # 7926
Book Description Paperback. Condition: VG. Light cover wear. Seller Inventory # 042517
Book Description SOFTCOVER. Kriminalroman. Fontana, 1992. A paperback copy in very good condition. Seller Inventory # 4256290