The third exciting crime thriller in Michael Pearces Dead Man series.

Why is Seymour of Scotland Yard summoned to somewhere so exotic as North Africa? Isn't the death of a Frenchman there something for the local police? Well, yes and no. The local police are answerable to the International Committee, of which the chairman is the British Consul. So naturally the ensuing investigation has to be above board. And so Seymour is bought in as he has had experience of this sort of thing before. And if he fails - well he is expendable, after all . . .

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

'Sheer fun' The Times

'His sympathetic portrayal of an unfamiliar culture, impeccable historical detail and entertaining dialogue make enjoyable reading' Sunday Telegraph

About the Author
Michael Pearce was raised in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, where his fascination for language began. He later trained as a Russian interpreter but moved away from languages to follow an academic career, first as a lecturer in English and the History of Ideas, and then as an administrator. Michael Pearce now lives in South-West London and is best known as the author of the award-winning Mamur Zapt books.

Reviews
As always, Pearce's dialogue sparkles and the period background has a strong feeling of authenticity, making for a very enjoyable read.' -- Susanna Yager Sunday Telegraph The steady pace, atmospheric design, and detailed description re-create a complicated city. A recommended historical series. Library Journal Sheer fun. The Times



Book Information
ISBN 9781472126078
Author Michael Pearce
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Constable
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 162g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 132mm * 16mm