The Father of Locks

Andrew Killeen

There are too many names in this book, but it is perfectly possible to let the language and historical settings wash over you and still enjoy the book for what it is – a classic murder mystery with two investigators who rub each other up the wrong way - think Lethal Weapon set at the time of The Thousand and One Nights. Definitely worth the effort.

Extract

The room was lit by a single lamp, which blinded me for a moment, so that I could not see the source of the drawling, husky voice which greeted me. 'This is indeed a night of miracles! First God the All-Merciful overlooks my many transgressions, and causes the window to bring forth a bag of money. The the same munificent crack gives birth to an angelic youth. All I need now is for it to start gushing wine and I shall never leave this place.'

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