First American Edition. Third entry in Pearce's wry and suspenseful series set in British-ruled Cairo circa 1908 featuring Cadwallader Owen, head of Cairo's Secret Police. Fine in fine dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 5383

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Title: The Mamur Zapt and the Donkey-Vous

Publisher: Mysterious Press, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1992

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Captain Cadwallader Owen, the Mamur Zapt or Head of the Political Police in 1908 Cairo, must investigate when two tourists are apparently kidnapped from the Shepheard's Hotel

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

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