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Paperback $15.95
Description
A murder mystery adventure that stretches across the ancient world, from Classical Athens to Egypt, in the footsteps of the first historian, Herodotus
Nicolaos, the only private investigator in Athens, discovers that helping a writer with his book research can be very dangerous. Would-be author Herodotus has hired Nic...
A murder mystery adventure that stretches across the ancient world, from Classical Athens to Egypt, in the footsteps of the first historian, Herodotus
Nicolaos, the only private investigator in Athens, discovers that helping a writer with his book research can be very dangerous. Would-be author Herodotus has hired Nico and his priestess wife, Diotima, to accompany him to Egypt to research that ancient country’s history. Unfortunately, Egypt happens to be in the throes of a rebellion against its overlords, the Persian Empire. Pirates infest the sea route. Three different armies roam the Egyptian countryside. The river is full of crocodiles. Everywhere Nico turns, there’s a secret agent ready to kill him, and possibly worse, he can’t find a decent cup of wine anywhere. A simple historical investigation turns into a dangerous adventure of international espionage.
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“Corby serves up a bubbly cocktail of clear history, contemporary wit, and heart-stopping action.”
—Booklist, STARRED Review
“Corby integrates the political intrigue of the day with fair-play plotting and welcome doses of humor. Fans of Steven Saylor’s Gordianus novels will be enthralled. ”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“An excellent blend of historical and fictional characters and events lends an authenticity to Nico’s witty, first-person account. [Corby's] contemporary tone moves the action along at a stunning pace. This sixth in the series is sure to amuse Lindsey Davis and Elizabeth Peters fans.”
—Booklist, Starred Review on The Singer from Memphis
“Corby’s sixth sprightly outing blends humor with fascinating details about the ancient world. ”
—Library Journal on The Singer From Memphis
“Corby's latest is brisk, cheeky, and full of well-researched historical tidbits. ”
—Kirkus Reviews on The Singer From Memphis
“Corby’s trademark blend of humor, fascinating historical detail, and accessible presentation of the politics of the time has never been better. ”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review on The Singer from Memphis
“Gary Corby's latest adventure, The Singer from Memphis, is the most incredible of all his Athenian Mysteries. It is filled with action, violence, suspense, and tremendous bloodshed. ”
—Gumshoe Review
“[Corby's] blend of history, notable figures, humor, and the tropes of noir transform his characters into old friends you sometimes want to smack up the side of the head, and then afterward enjoy a bottle of wine with. Recommended for lovers of historical mystery and all things ancient Greek (and Egyptian and Persian and Libyan).”
—Historical Novel Society on The Singer from Memphis
“The Singer from Memphis has a wonderful setting and characters and an engrossing mystery with more than a hint of a treasure hunt to it. Gary Corby has prepared the feast, and it's sitting on the table, waiting for you. All you need to do is to sit down and begin enjoying yourself. ”