Description
Step into a tumultuous chapter of history with 'The Baghdad Railway Club', a gripping novel set in the sweltering, chaotic Baghdad of 1917. Captain Jim Stringer, recently invalided from the Western Front, is dispatched under dire circumstances to investigate a troubling case of treason. Burdened by the oppressive heat and sceptical locals, Stringer realizes that his mission is more perilous than anticipated, especially as a deadly conspiracy unfolds around him. Each page captivates with its rich depiction of Baghdad on the brink of insurrection, blending mystery and historical intrigue. This thrilling tale takes readers through the tangled relations between British soldiers, local Arabs, and the lingering threat of the recently ousted Turks. With 304 pages of gripping storytelling, this novel keeps you on the edge of your seat as you follow Stringer’s dangerous quest intertwined with the operations of the enigmatic Lieutenant-Colonel Shepherd and the elite social circle of the Baghdad Railway Club. Ideal for readers who relish historical fiction and detective stories, this book promises a vivid journey through a city filled with danger and intrigue. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780571249657. Published by Faber in 2013. Order now and dive into a world of suspense and adventure.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571249657
Year: 2013
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 304
Description:
Baghdad 1917. Captain Jim Stringer, invalided from the Western Front, has been dispatched to investigate what looks like a nasty case of treason. He arrives to find a city on the point of insurrection, his cover apparently blown -and his only contact lying dead with flies in his eyes. As Baghdad swelters in a particularly torrid summer, the heat alone threatens the lives of the British soldiers who occupy the city. The recently ejected Turks are still a danger -and many of the local Arabs are none too friendly either.
For Jim, who is not particularly good in warm weather, the situation grows pricklier by the day. Aside from his investigation, he is working on the railways around the city. His boss is the charming, enigmatic Lieutenant-Colonel Shepherd, who presides over the gracious dining society called The Baghdad Railway Club -and who may or may not be a Turkish agent. Jim's search for the truth brings him up against murderous violence in a heat-dazed, labyrinthine city where an enemy awaits around every corner.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571249657
Year: 2013
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 304
Description:
Baghdad 1917. Captain Jim Stringer, invalided from the Western Front, has been dispatched to investigate what looks like a nasty case of treason. He arrives to find a city on the point of insurrection, his cover apparently blown -and his only contact lying dead with flies in his eyes. As Baghdad swelters in a particularly torrid summer, the heat alone threatens the lives of the British soldiers who occupy the city. The recently ejected Turks are still a danger -and many of the local Arabs are none too friendly either.
For Jim, who is not particularly good in warm weather, the situation grows pricklier by the day. Aside from his investigation, he is working on the railways around the city. His boss is the charming, enigmatic Lieutenant-Colonel Shepherd, who presides over the gracious dining society called The Baghdad Railway Club -and who may or may not be a Turkish agent. Jim's search for the truth brings him up against murderous violence in a heat-dazed, labyrinthine city where an enemy awaits around every corner.