In the Cairo of 1908, the city lives - and dies - by its caf� culture. But for all restaurant businesses, then and now, the protection rackets pose a problem. And the city's caf�s are experiencing a sudden upsurge in threats from various gangs. But who are they? More importantly, who's behind them? Is the money being channeled to some big crook, or is its use political, for, say, the purchase of guns? With some sixty nationalities, one hundred and twelve ethnic groups, and over two hundred religious sects, not ...
Read More
In the Cairo of 1908, the city lives - and dies - by its caf� culture. But for all restaurant businesses, then and now, the protection rackets pose a problem. And the city's caf�s are experiencing a sudden upsurge in threats from various gangs. But who are they? More importantly, who's behind them? Is the money being channeled to some big crook, or is its use political, for, say, the purchase of guns? With some sixty nationalities, one hundred and twelve ethnic groups, and over two hundred religious sects, not to mention the burgeoning Nationalists, stewing, policing the capital is no easy matter. When Mustapha, one caf� proprietor, is attacked by men with clubs, his legs broken for non-compliance, everyone is worried. Could the attacks be escalating towards the international community? The Russian Charg� makes a complaint - the Mingrelians, a very small Christian group from the Caucasus, may be targeting a Russian Grand Duke. This royal figure is coming to replicate the visit his uncle paid to Egypt at the opening of the Suez Canal. Heading off any such incident is the task of Gareth Owen, Head of the Secret Police. But will the Mamur Zapt find answers to so many arcane questions in time?...
Read Less
Add this copy of The Mingrelian Conspiracy: a Mamur Zapt Mystery to cart. $3.68, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Poisoned Pen Press.
Add this copy of The Mingrelian Conspiracy: a Mamur Zapt Mystery to cart. $3.68, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Poisoned Pen Press.
Add this copy of The Mingrelian Conspiracy: a Mamur Zapt Mystery to cart. $3.68, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Poisoned Pen Press.
Add this copy of The Mingrelian Conspiracy (Mamur Zapt Mysteries) to cart. $4.77, like new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Poisoned Pen Press.
Add this copy of The Mingrelian Conspiracy: a Mamur Zapt Mystery to cart. $22.48, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Poisoned Pen Pr.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Add this copy of The Mingrelian Conspiracy: a Mamur Zapt Mystery to cart. $25.00, like new condition, Sold by Ziebarth Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Coal Valley, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Poisoned Pen Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. Book First U. S. edition, first printing, hardcover. Rust cloth with gilt titles on the spine. 201 pages. Fine with shallow indentation to bottom edges of covers, in a fine, mylar-covered dust jacket. NOT ex-library. A Mamur Zapt mystery.
Add this copy of The Mingrelian Conspiracy: a Mamur Zapt Mystery to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Ziebarth Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Coal Valley, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Poisoned Pen Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Near Fine in Fine jacket. Book First U. S. edition, first printing, hardcover. Rust cloth with gilt titles on the spine. 201 pages. Near fine with foxing to top edge of text block, in a fine, mylar-covered dust jacket. NOT ex-library. A mamur Zapt mystery.
Add this copy of The Mingrelian Conspiracy (Mamur Zapt Mysteries) to cart. $30.00, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Poisoned Pen Press.
Add this copy of The Mingrelian Conspiracy (Mamur Zapt Mysteries) to cart. $99.08, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Poisoned Pen Press.
