An Evil Eye by Jason Goodwin (English) Paperback Book

Description: An Evil Eye by Jason Goodwin Fourth in the Yashim crime series, a delightfully rich novel with thrills, fast pace, colourful characters - and fantastic food! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When the body of a Russian agent is found down a monastery well, Yashim knows exactly who to blame. Fevzi Ahmet Pasha, commander of the Ottoman fleet. Years ago, when Yashim first entered the sultans service, Fevzi Ahmet was his mentor. Ruthless, cruel, and - in Yashims eyes - ultimately ineffective, he is the only man who makes him afraid. And now Yashim must confront the secret that Fevzi Pasha has been keeping all these years, a secret whose roots lie deep in the tortured atmosphere of the sultans harem, where normal rules are suspended, and women can simply disappear.Once again, Yashim and his friends encounter treachery and politics, played out against the backdrop of 1840s Istanbul. Notes The 4th book in the crime series featuring Yashim the Detective, set in 1840s Istanbul. Follows the success of The Jannissary Tree, The Snake Stone and The Bellini Card. Yashim and his friends encounter treachery and politics, in a delightfully rich novel with thrills, fast pace and colourful characters. Author Biography Jason Goodwin is the author of two non-fiction books, The Gunpowder Gardens: Travels in China and India in Search of Tea and On Foot to the Golden Horn, which won the John Llewellyn Rhys/Mail on Sunday Prize in 1993. His first Yashim mystery, The Janissary Tree, became an international bestseller when it was published in 2006; it and its sequel, The Snake Stone, have been translated into over 40 languages. The third Yashim adventure, The Bellini Card, was published in 2008. Jason Goodwin lives in Dorset with his wife Kate and their four children. Review "When you read a historical mystery by Jason Goodwin, you take a magic-carpet ride to the most exotic place on earth." --Marilyn Stasio, "The New York Times Book Review""Goodwin is an author of many strengths...[and his books] just keep getting better....The complicated plot that unfolds is deftly controlled throughout....Goodwins prose is sharp and surprising." --"The Washington Post""Exotic...An elegant meditation on the Ottoman psyche. Goodwin is as concerned with capturing the sights, sounds, and recipes as he is with the murders." --"Financial Times (London)""Goodwin continues to create historical mysteries with an A-quality plot, excellent historical detail, and a strong sense of place....He is still at the top of his game." --"Booklist""A great addition to a superb series." --"The Globe and Mail (London)""In Yashims investigations the stakes are high indeed....The bare outlines are enlivened by Goodwins skillful use of color and detail, especially Yashims recipes, which set the reader drooling. As a historian, Goodwin is scrupulous." --"The Independent (London)""When you read a historical mystery by Jason Goodwin, you take a magic carpet ride to the most exotic place on earth." —Marilyn Stasio, "The New York Times Book Review" Promotional An Evil Eye by Jason Goodwin is the thrilling new Yashim the Detective mystery. Long Description Fourth in the Yashim crime series, a delightfully rich novel with thrills, fast pace, colourful characters - and fantastic food! When the body of a Russian agent is found down a monastery well, Yashim knows exactly who to blame. Fevzi Ahmet Pasha, commander of the Ottoman fleet. Years ago, when Yashim first entered the sultans service, Fevzi Ahmet was his mentor. Ruthless, cruel, and - in Yashims eyes - ultimately ineffective, he is the only man who makes him afraid. And now Yashim must confront the secret that Fevzi Pasha has been keeping all these years, a secret whose roots lie deep in the tortured atmosphere of the sultans harem, where normal rules are suspended, and women can simply disappear. Once again, Yashim and his friends encounter treachery and politics, played out against the backdrop of 1840s Istanbul. Promotional "Headline" An Evil Eye by Jason Goodwin is the thrilling new Yashim the Detective mystery. Details ISBN0571239900 Author Jason Goodwin Year 2012 ISBN-10 0571239900 ISBN-13 9780571239900 Media Book Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1964 DEWEY 823.92 Pages 304 Language English Short Title EVIL EYE Residence West Sussex, ENK Publisher Faber & Faber Series Yashim the Ottoman Detective Format Paperback Imprint Faber & Faber Edition Main Audience Age 0-0 Series Number 4 UK Release Date 2012-05-03 AU Release Date 2012-05-03 Edition Description Main Publication Date 2012-05-03 Audience General NZ Release Date 2012-06-30 Replaces 9780571239894 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44165394;

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