Book Overview
The body of a teenage girl is discovered in a cistern deep below the city of Istanbul. For the Turkish police force's most talented officer, Inspector etin Ikmen, this is a difficult case. The girl was his daughter's friend and her attire, that of a nineteenth-century Ottoman, offers no easy explanation.With his promise of justice to the dead girl's mother still fresh on his lips, Ikmen is suddenly taken off the case and reassigned to the kidnapping of an ageing movie star's wife. The star is hiding something and so, Ikmen fears, are his superiors. A powerful secret exists in the labyrinthine city; one which those on either side of the law will do anything to prevent surfacing...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0747267200
ISBN13:9780747267201
Release Date:September 2003
Publisher:Headline
Length:416 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 4.5" x 7.0"
Related Subjects
Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Police ProceduralsCustomer Reviews
1 rating
A touch of Istanbul
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I'm just about 2/3 through this book and I am already on line looking at what the next Barbara Nadel book will be for my reading pleasure. Others have compared her books to Donna Leon and her books on Venice. I like the story line and the only problem I think the reader will have is remembering what name goes with what character. I understand the turkish names because of travelling numerous times there, however I think the average person will have to jump a few hurdles to remember who is who. Nadel takes her time with developing the characters so you want to continue reading to find out more and more, Jumping in-between different episodes to bring all the characters together. It has been a good read for the coffee shop, waiting at the dr. office and sitting on the front porch. Not too heavy and not too hollywood. Enjoy
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