The Mingrelian Conspiracy - Softcover

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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 London and is best known as the author of the award-winning Mamur Zapt books.

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Cairo of 1980 lives by and in its cafe. But suddenly the cafe culture is being threatened by gangs in the protection racket, and no one seems to know who is behind them. Is it the usual political clubs, or is it something more sinister – a conspiracy of Cairo's Mingrelians? Who exactly are these Mingrelians, and what is their connection with the Der of Babylon? And what is the real tale the storyteller is telling?

It falls to Gareth Owen, Mamur Zapt and Head of Cairo's Secret Police, to find the answers to those arcane and pressing questions – and quickly, for the conspiracy is aimed at a Russian Grand Duke, coming to Egypt in an attempt to replicate his royal uncle's visit at the original opening of the Suez Canal.

“Ninth in the series and still as fertile as your favourite oasis”.
LITERARY REVIEW

“Pearce takes apart ancient history and reassembles it with wit and beguiling colour”.
SUNDAY TIMES