Harem (Inspector Ikmen Mystery 5)
Inspiration for THE TURKISH DETECTIVE, BBC Two's sensational new TV series
(Author) Barbara NadelThe body of a teenage girl is discovered in a cistern deep below the city of Istanbul. For the Turkish police force's most talented officer, Inspector Çetin Ikmen, this is a difficult case. The girl was his daughter's friend and her attire, that of a nineteenth-century Ottoman, offers no easy explanation.With his promise of justice to the dead girl's mother still fresh on his lips, Ikmen is suddenly taken off the case and reassigned to the kidnapping of an ageing movie star's wife. The star is hiding something and so, Ikmen fears, are his superiors. A powerful secret exists in the labyrinthine city; one which those on either side of the law will do anything to prevent surfacing...
Barbara Nadel
Barbara Nadel is a British crime fiction writer known for her Inspector Ikmen series, which is set in Istanbul, Turkey. Her works are characterized by their richly detailed settings, complex characters, and intricate plots that explore social issues and cultural differences. Nadel's deep knowledge of Turkish culture and history shines through in her writing, bringing a unique perspective to the crime genre. Her most famous work is "Belshazzar's Daughter," the first book in the Inspector Ikmen series, which received critical acclaim and introduced readers to the captivating world of Istanbul through the eyes of her compelling protagonist. Nadel's contributions to literature include expanding the boundaries of crime fiction by incorporating diverse settings and cultures into her stories, offering readers a fresh and immersive reading experience.