Harem [Hardcover]

Barbara Nadel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2003

Inspector Ikmen is troubled by the discovery of a body in one of the ancient cisterns beneath Istanbul. The dead girl was a friend of his daughter's and her body is found dressed in the elaborate costume of an Ottoman princess, but Ikmen must focus on a higher-profile investigation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Few can capture the magic mystery of Istanbul like Nadel as she delves once more into its darkened heart with a faithful friend in Ikmen as our guide' -- Western Mail 20030222 'Inspector Cetin Ikmen is a detective up there with Morse, Rebus and Wexford. Harem is the fifth in the series, and the most compelling to date...Gripping and highly recommended' -- Harem 20030312 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Barbara Nadel received the Crime Writers' Association Silver Dagger for Deadly Web. Other titles in the Inspector Ikman mysteries series include Arabesk, Belshazzar's Daughter, and The Ottoman Cage.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Headline Library Hardbacks (February 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0747269130
• ISBN-13: 978-0747269137
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,566,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Harem, May 7, 2010

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Judith Tiemann "judytea" (Steilacoom, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harem (Inspector Ikmen Mysteries) (Paperback)

This is the fifth in the Inspector Ikman series set in Istanbul written by British Author, Barbara Nadel. My sister and I are returning to Istanbul later in the year and we are reading all of the Ikman mysteries for the wonderful feel of being there as well as getting some insight into some neighborhoods we might not have ordinarily visited as tourists but now will. The books are well crafted although we are often taken aback when a character says something like "you lot" or "posh"--hard to imagine a Turk saying such things but it is all part of the charm of the books. The plots are very inventive and the books very hard to put down once started.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A touch of Istanbul, June 8, 2008

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Carmelleta "world traveller" (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harem (Inspector Ikmen Mysteries) (Paperback)

I'm just about 2/3 through this book and I am already on line looking at what the next Barbara Nadel book will be for my reading pleasure. Others have compared her books to Donna Leon and her books on Venice.
I like the story line and the only problem I think the reader will have is remembering what name goes with what character. I understand the turkish names because of travelling numerous times there, however I think the average person will have to jump a few hurdles to remember who is who.
Nadel takes her time with developing the characters so you want to continue reading to find out more and more, Jumping in-between different episodes to bring all the characters together.
It has been a good read for the coffee shop, waiting at the dr. office and sitting on the front porch. Not too heavy and not too hollywood.
Enjoy