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A Dead Man in Trieste: atmospheric historical crime from an award-winning author
Michael Pearce
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Description for A Dead Man in Trieste: atmospheric historical crime from an award-winning author
Paperback. From the award-winning author of the Mamur Zapt series Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 198 x 13. Weight in Grams: 142.
Trieste in 1906 is of vital strategic importance and one of the world's greatest seaports. But assorted nationalist movements are threatening to pull the place apart and the militarist regime has trouble keeping a lid on things. Amid all the chaos the British consul goes missing, and Special Branch Seymour is sent to find him. Born to an immigrant family in London's East End, Seymour has an acute linguistic ear - crucial in turn-of-the-century Trieste. As he attempts to solve the riddle of the consul's disappearance, Seymour discovers dark and disturbing corners of the ... Read more
Trieste in 1906 is of vital strategic importance and one of the world's greatest seaports. But assorted nationalist movements are threatening to pull the place apart and the militarist regime has trouble keeping a lid on things. Amid all the chaos the British consul goes missing, and Special Branch Seymour is sent to find him. Born to an immigrant family in London's East End, Seymour has an acute linguistic ear - crucial in turn-of-the-century Trieste. As he attempts to solve the riddle of the consul's disappearance, Seymour discovers dark and disturbing corners of the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
142g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472126054
SKU
V9781472126054
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About Michael Pearce
Michael Pearce was raised in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, where his fascination for language began. He later trained as a Russian interpreter but moved away from languages to follow an academic career, first as a lecturer in English and the History of Ideas, and then as an administrator. He has a strong interest in human rights and in languages, both of which ... Read more
Reviews for A Dead Man in Trieste: atmospheric historical crime from an award-winning author
The steady pace, atmospheric design, and detailed description re-create a complicated city. A recommended historical series - Library Journal Sheer fun - The Times His sympathetic portrayal of an unfamiliar culture, impeccable historical detail and entertaining dialogue make enjoyable reading - Sunday Telegraph