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The Mamur Zapt And The Mingrelian Conspiracy
The Mamur Zapt And The Mingrelian Conspiracy Author:Michael Pearce It is 1908 and Cairo lives by and in its cafes. Now, suddenly, gangs in the protection industry are threatening the cafe culture. But who is behind the gangs? Is it the usual political clubs? Or is it something more sinister: a conspiracy of Cairo's Mingrelians? And what is their connection with the Der of Babylon? It falls to Gareth Owen,... more » the Mamur Zapt and head of Cairo's Secret Police to find out the answers to these arcane and pressing questions. He must discover the answers quickly for the conspiracy is aimed at a Russian Grand Duke who is due to visit the country shortly in an attempt to replicate his royal uncle's visit at the time of the original opening of the Suez Canal. "Another witty and fascinating novel from one of the funniest and most original mystery writers around." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)« less