A Dead Man in Tangier

Pearce is a wonderful story teller and he has both a feel and a depth of information for the period in which he sets his "who dunnits." After Victoria and before World War I, the "sun never set" on the British Empire so who knows where Pearce will visit next? Seymour "Of The Yard" has had three thoroughly invigorating outings and "A Dead Man in Tangier" is every bit as enjoyable as the others. Exotic Morocco at the period where the European powers are competing to establish a protectorate is wonderfully evoked--and is compellingly different than the Egypt that Pearce deals with in his Mamur Zapt series (also a tour de force.) I have read historical treatments of this period and I am certain that Pearce has read more of them because this rings very true. If you want a page-turner that explores the last ripe stage of Colonialism, Michael Pearce is your author!