The Mingrelian Conspiracy

The Mingrelian Conspiracy - A Mamur Zapt Mystery

Paperback (07 Oct 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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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Book information

ISBN: 9780006497783
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub date:
DEWEY: 823.914
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 185
Weight: 106g
Height: 177mm
Width: 111mm
Spine width: 13mm