Arabesk (Inspector Ikmen Mystery 3): Inspiration for THE TURKISH DETECTIVE, BBC

Description: Arabesk (Inspector Ikmen Mystery 3) by Barbara Nadel When the wife of one of Istanbuls best known popular singers is found dead and his baby daughter missing, the newly promoted Inspector Suleyman, scion of one of Turkeys most aristocratic families, finds himself plunged into the magnificently vulgar, overblown world of Arabesk music, dominated by an ageing star, the monstrous chanteuse, Tansu. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When the wife of one of Istanbuls best known popular singers is found dead and his baby daughter missing, the newly promoted Inspector Suleyman, scion of one of Turkeys most aristocratic families, finds himself plunged into the magnificently vulgar, overblown world of Arabesk music, dominated by an ageing star, the monstrous chanteuse, Tansu. Notes Crime fiction set in Turkey. Will appeal to fans of Donna Leon. Author Biography Barbara Nadel is a public relations officer for the National Schizophrenia Fellowship and as such has great deal of knowledge of the mentally disordered. Born in the East End of London, she trained as an actress and regularly visits her family in Turkey. Review The Istanbul atmosphere is as thick as Turkish coffee, and the novel is crammed with fascinating information - Evening StandardThe delight of the Nadel book is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city which most visitors see for a few days at most - IndependentParticularly interesting for its discussion of Turkish customs and beliefs - Sunday Telegraph Promotional The powerful third novel from one of crime fictions most original talents Long Description When the wife of one of Istanbuls best known popular singers is found dead and his baby daughter missing, the newly promoted Inspector Suleyman, scion of one of Turkeys most aristocratic families, finds himself plunged into the magnificently vulgar, overblown world of Arabesk music, dominated by an ageing star, the monstrous chanteuse, Tansu. Review Quote Who needs a guidebook to Istanbul when Barbara Nadels atmospheric novels take you right to the heart of the most exotic city in the world. If you like Donna Leons Venetian novels then youll like this Promotional "Headline" The powerful third novel from one of crime fictions most original talents Description for Sales People Demonstrating her unique ability to portray human nature all its guises and its diversity, Barbara Nadel has created a disturbing, deeply insightful and engaging new novel Details ISBN0747262195 Author Barbara Nadel Pages 416 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2001 ISBN-10 0747262195 ISBN-13 9780747262190 Format Paperback Publication Date 2001-09-06 Imprint Headline Book Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Media Book Series Inspector Ikmen Mystery Language English UK Release Date 2001-09-06 Audience General NZ Release Date 2001-10-10 AU Release Date 2001-10-10 Subtitle Inspiration for THE TURKISH DETECTIVE, BBC Twos sensational new TV series We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168445926;

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