The Baghdad Railway Club by Andrew Martin (Paperback Book)

Name: The Baghdad Railway Club by Andrew Martin (Paperback Book)
Brand: Faber & Faber

Faber & Faber

Embark on a thrilling journey to 1917 Baghdad with 'The Baghdad Railway Club' by Andrew Martin. This captivating crime fiction novel plunges you into a city simmering with tension and intrigue. Captain Jim Stringer, recovering from the Western Front, is tasked with investigating potential treason in a city on the brink of insurrection. His mission is complicated by a dead contact and the oppressive heat of a Mesopotamian summer. As Jim navigates the labyrinthine streets, he encounters danger from all sides – the lingering threat of the Turks and the unfriendliness of the local Arabs. The Baghdad Railway Club, a sophisticated dining society presided over by the enigmatic Lieutenant-Colonel Shepherd, becomes a focal point of the investigation, with whispers of Shepherd being a Turkish agent. This gripping paperback offers a deep dive into a historical setting filled with political intrigue and personal danger. Written in English, the novel is perfect for fans of historical mysteries and crime thrillers. Product Summary: The Baghdad Railway Club, Andrew Martin, crime fiction, paperback, English, 304 pages, historical mystery, Faber & Faber.