Bride Price (Inspector Ikmen Mystery 24)

In the Istanbul district of Vefa, jeweler Fahrettin Muftugolu is found dead in his apartment, and Inspector Mehmet Suleyman and his team discover a hoard of extraordinary artefacts, including solid gold religious relics and a mummified human head. Suleyman is distracted by his wedding to Gonca Serekoglu, and Gonca receives her bridal bedcover from a Roma haberdasher, which is covered in blood. Suleyman asks Cetin Ikmen to help him uncover the truth, but the task is not simple. The dead man's wife appears, laying claim to his valuables, and Suleyman is drawn into a dark and dangerous world of smuggling and savagery.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

In this captivating Turkish mystery, award-winning crime writer Barbara Nadel delves into the intricate web of relationships and the cost they entail. The story unfolds in the tense and gripping atmosphere of Istanbul, where the lifeless body of jeweller Fahrettin Muftugolu is discovered in his apartment in the district of Vefa. At first glance, it appears to be a suicide, but as Inspector Mehmet Suleyman and his team delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a hoard of extraordinary artefacts, including solid gold religious relics and a mummified human head. The question arises: Are these priceless possessions real, and if so, who owns them?

As Suleyman and his colleagues begin their inquiry, they are simultaneously distracted by personal troubles. Suleyman's wedding to Gonca Serekoglu is just days away, but when Gonca receives her bridal bedcover from a Roma haberdasher and discovers that it is covered in blood, she sees it as a curse on their marriage. Suleyman seeks the help of his old friend, Cetin Ikmen, to unravel the truth, but the task proves to be more complex than anticipated.

Meanwhile, as the stories surrounding Muftugolu's death become increasingly sinister, the dead man's wife emerges, laying claim to his valuables. Suleyman is drawn into a dark and dangerous world of smuggling and savagery, where he must navigate treacherous waters and confront ruthless criminals to uncover the truth and protect those he loves.

Through its intricate plot, compelling characters, and atmospheric setting, "The Istanbul Affair" showcases Barbara Nadel's talent for crafting a suspenseful and thrilling mystery. It is a testament to her ability to create complex characters and intricate plots that keep readers engaged until the very end.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 197 x 131 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472273543