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Athens, 1913, is the capital of a country on the brink of war. The new prime minister, Venizelos, is tired of the Ottoman overlords, and has what he calls the Great Idea -- a vision of a new Greece... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1569476101
ISBN13:9781569476109
Release Date:December 2009
Publisher:Soho Constable
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:7.7" x 0.6" x 5.2"
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Contemporary Fiction Historical Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCustomer Reviews
2 ratings
A fun read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a lively, entertaining book from an author who is very knowledgeable about history and creates an authentic image of Greece in the early years of the 20th century. One thing, though--his expertise does not extend to cats. The Sultan's cat, who is a protagonist of sorts, is described as eating chocolate candy. Mr. Pearce, no self-respecting cat would ever eat a piece of chocolate, especially if it is filled with cherry liqueur! Meow.
Well writtten entertaining historical mystery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Michael Pearce's latest comedy of manners mystery reads as if he is channeling Compton Mackenzie's entertaining spy mysteries set in the Med during WWI. Recommended for anyone who enjoys learning some history while being enterained
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