The Taint of Midas by Anne Zouroudi - 2011

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, UK, 2011. Paperback. Very Good Condition. 288 pages. Available Now. Book Description: For over half a century the beautiful Temple of Apollo has been in the care of the old beekeeper Gabrilis. But when the value of the land soars he is forced to sign away his interests - and hours later he meets a violent, lonely death. When Hermes Diaktoros finds his friend's battered body by a dusty roadside, the police quickly make him the prime suspect. But with rapacious developers threatening Arcadia's most ancient sites, there are many who stand to gain from Gabrilis's death. Our investigator resolves to avenge his old friend and find the true culprit, but his methods are, as ever, unorthodox ... : Review: 'A cracking plot, colourful local characters and descriptions of the hot, dry countryside so strong that you can almost see the heat haze and hear the cicadas - the perfect read to curl up with' (Guardian ): PRAISE FOR THE MESSENGER OF ATHENS:'This powerfully atmospheric mystery embraces Mediterranean passion, mythic meddling and patriarchal persecution. First-time novelist Anne Zouroudi proves a natural at the dark arts of writing Euro-crime' (Independent ): ‘This is a fantastic tale of passion, corruption and murder on a remote Greek island. The main characters were wonderfully written' (Woman's Own ) : Book Description: Old loyalties, new intrigues and fatal greed in the thrilling new instalment of the Mysteries of the Greek Detective series Size: 12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm. 288 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Crime Fiction; Paperback; ISBN: 1408824914. ISBN/EAN: 9781408824917. Inventory No: F245-1030. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.. 9781408824917