Athenian Mystery: The Singer from Memphis (Series #6) (Hardcover)

from cathyskye

I fell for Gary Corby's grasp of history and his excellent storytelling the first time I picked up one of his Athenian mysteries. Nicolaos is the perfect sleuth, called upon to investigate all sorts of interesting situations by Athens' premier citizen, Pericles. Nico's wife Diotima (a former prie...

from soraki

Nicolaos and Diotima are hired as bodyguards to protect a traveler on his way to Egypt. Unfortunately, Egypt is currently a war zone as the Egyptians and Libyans are fighting a rebellion against Persia. Pericles orders Nico to drop in on the Prince of Libya, the leader of the Egyptian rebellion, ...

from ritaer

Another entertaining romp along the fringes of history as Corby's characters interact with real figures such as Herodotus, Pericles and others in an effort to aid Libyan rebels in freeing Egypt from Persia.

from BillieBook

History and humor combine in what has easily become one of my absolute favorite mystery series. This time, Nico and Diotima travel to Egypt and things do not run smoothly. The Persians are occupying Memphis, a young prince from Libya is attempting to prove he is descended from Pharaohs and has a ...

from cathyskye

I fell for Gary Corby's grasp of history and his excellent storytelling the first time I picked up one of his Athenian mysteries. Nicolaos is the perfect sleuth, called upon to investigate all sorts of interesting situations by Athens' premier citizen, Pericles. Nico's wife Diotima (a former prie...