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City of the Dead When Nick Zuliani, Venetian entrepreneur and explorer, is down on his luck in the Crimea, he is dragged out of the gutter by Friar Alberoni. The priest wants him to be his bodyguard for an amazing journey to the court of the Mongol overlord, Kubla Khan, in the fabled city of Xanadu, whose streets are rumoured to be paved with gold. Full description
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"Already well-known for his Falconer series set in Oxford, Ian Morson has found a new and unique character in his Niccolo Zuliani . . . written with his usual combination of authenticity and panache, it takes the medieval historical novel into Central Asia for the first time" -- Bernard Knight
"City of the Dead is a wonderfully atmospheric tale, bursting with colour and dark intrigue. Very highly recommended" -- Susanna Gregory
"This brilliant new series from the historical crime writer Ian Morson brings fresh life to the legend of Kublai Khan. A must for all historical buffs" -- Mike Jecks
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"City of the Dead is a wonderfully atmospheric tale, bursting with colour and dark intrigue. Very highly recommended" -- Susanna Gregory
"This brilliant new series from the historical crime writer Ian Morson brings fresh life to the legend of Kublai Khan. A must for all historical buffs" -- Mike Jecks
An exciting new medieval historical mystery series from renowned author Ian Morson featuring Venetian crime solver Nick Zuliani.When Nick Zuliani, Venetian entrepreneur and explorer, is down on his luck in the Crimea, he is dragged out of the gutter by Friar Alberoni. The priest wants him to be his bodyguard for an amazing journey to the court of the Mongol overlord, Kubla Khan, in the fabled city of Xanadu, whose streets are rumoured to be paved with gold.Zuliani jumps at the chance, but he regrets his decision when he becomes embroiled in solving the murder of the man Alberoni was seeking. Sneaking into the Inner Palace - where discovery means instant death - he begins to unravel the threads of deceit and corruption at the heart of the Mongol Empire. Soon Zuliani realizes he is the one most in danger.
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- PublisherSevern House Publishers Ltd
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0727865978
- ISBN 13 9780727865977
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages208
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