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Anarchy and Old Dogs
Colin Cotterill
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Description for Anarchy and Old Dogs
Paperback. Dr Siri Paiboun, Laos' reluctant national coroner, confused psychic, and disheartened communist disproves an old adage and discovers some new tricks, and a plot to overthrow the government. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 184.
When a blind, retired dentist is run down by a logging truck as he crosses the road to post a letter, Dr Siri Paiboun, official and only coroner of Laos, finds himself faced with his most explosive case yet. The dentist's mortal remains aren't nearly as intriguing as the letter in his pocket. Written in invisible ink and encrypted, the letter presents Dr Siri with an irresistible challenge. Enlisting the help of his old friend, Civilai, now a senior member of the Laos politburo; Nurse Dtui ('Fatty'); Phosy, a police officer; and Aunt Bpoo, a transvestite fortune-teller, Dr Siri soon ... Read more
When a blind, retired dentist is run down by a logging truck as he crosses the road to post a letter, Dr Siri Paiboun, official and only coroner of Laos, finds himself faced with his most explosive case yet. The dentist's mortal remains aren't nearly as intriguing as the letter in his pocket. Written in invisible ink and encrypted, the letter presents Dr Siri with an irresistible challenge. Enlisting the help of his old friend, Civilai, now a senior member of the Laos politburo; Nurse Dtui ('Fatty'); Phosy, a police officer; and Aunt Bpoo, a transvestite fortune-teller, Dr Siri soon ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Quercus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
191g
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847247841
SKU
V9781847247841
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-10
About Colin Cotterill
Colin Cotterill was born in London. He has taught in Australia, the USA and Japan and lived for many years in Laos where he worked for nongovernmental social service organizations. He now writes full-time and lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Reviews for Anarchy and Old Dogs
'Cotterill's novels have richer plots than Alexander McCall Smith's African detective stories, but the same comic charm' Sunday Times.
Sunday Times
'Fascinating background, engaging characters and witty dialogue' Sunday Telegraph.
Sunday Telegraph
'It is not unusual to find a renegade Thai forest monk or a transvestite fortune-teller wandering casually through the capital city, Vientane, where Dr ... Read more
Sunday Times
'Fascinating background, engaging characters and witty dialogue' Sunday Telegraph.
Sunday Telegraph
'It is not unusual to find a renegade Thai forest monk or a transvestite fortune-teller wandering casually through the capital city, Vientane, where Dr ... Read more