The abyssinian proof
White, Jenny B. (Jenny Barbara), 1953-2008
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In Istanbul in 1887, the local magistrate, Kamil Pasha, is plagued by thefts of antiquities from Mosques and churches that, within days, appear for sale in Europe. In addition, there has been a series of murders. Kamil's search takes him deep into the cisterns and tunnels of old Istanbul.
Main title:
The abyssinian proof / Jenny White.
Imprint:
London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2008.
Collation:
384 p. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780297851240 (hbk)0297851241 (hbk)
Dewey class:
813.6
Local class:
FT
Language:
English
Subject:
Reliquaries, Byzantine -- FictionTheft of relics -- Turkey -- Istanbul -- FictionIstanbul (Turkey) -- History -- Siege, 1453 -- FictionIstanbul (Turkey) -- History -- 19th century -- FictionIstanbul -- History -- Siege, 1453 -- FictionIstanbul -- History -- 19th century -- FictionDetective and mystery storiesSuspense fiction
BRN:
149554
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