Book Overview
This title is set in Athens, 1913, the capital of a country on the brink of war. The new Greek prime minister, Venizelos, tired of the Ottoman overlords, has what he calls the Great Idea - a vision of a new Greece which unites all the Greek people scattered around the Mediterranean. Not such a great idea, in the view of other countries, among them Britain, which believes in letting sleeping dogs lie. And cats. Including the one recently poisoned...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1472126173
ISBN13:9781472126177
Release Date:September 2017
Publisher:Constable & Robinson
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 4.9" x 7.7"
Related Subjects
Contemporary Fiction Historical Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCustomer Reviews
2 ratings
A fun read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a lively, entertaining book from an author who is very knowledgeable about history and creates an authentic image of Greece in the early years of the 20th century. One thing, though--his expertise does not extend to cats. The Sultan's cat, who is a protagonist of sorts, is described as eating chocolate candy. Mr. Pearce, no self-respecting cat would ever eat a piece of chocolate, especially if it is filled with cherry liqueur! Meow.
Well writtten entertaining historical mystery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Michael Pearce's latest comedy of manners mystery reads as if he is channeling Compton Mackenzie's entertaining spy mysteries set in the Med during WWI. Recommended for anyone who enjoys learning some history while being enterained
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