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‘Sheer fun’ The Times
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 city and finds that it holds the secrets of his own family’s past.
Praise for Michael Pearce’s A Dead Man in . . . series
‘The steady pace, atmospheric design, and detailed description re-create a complicated city. A recommended historical series’ Library Journal
‘His sympathetic portrayal of an unfamiliar culture, impeccable historical detail and entertaining dialogue make enjoyable reading’ Sunday Telegraph
ASIN : B01J24WAQ6
Publisher : Constable; Reissue edition (September 15, 2016)
Publication date : September 15, 2016
Language : English
File size : 524 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 181 pages
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