Yashim the Eunuch Mysteries: The Snake Stone (Audiobook)

from laytonwoman3rd

This is the second in Goodwin's series set in 19th century Istanbul. A visiting French archaeologist reveals that he thinks he knows the location of long-lost Byzantine treasures...the cup and plate being used at Mass when the Ottoman Turks entered Aya Sofia in the 15th century. In the confusion,...

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Tried a couple of times with the first in this series, and couldn't get far. I think Goodwin was perhaps not entirely comfortable with how we'd receive his eunuch main character. Here he seems to be satisfied we can handle that bit. And he seems to be a lot more comfortable handling all the large...

from FicusFan

I just love this series. The characters and the setting are wonderful. There is great detail and description, but it is never dumped on you. The plot meanders along with bits and pieces, and is a subtle part of the story. While it drives everything, there is no sense that they story only exists f...

from TadAD

This is the second of Goodwin's books featuring Yashim Togalu, a eunuch in early-19th century Istanbul, as he investigates a suspicious death. I enjoyed this one more than the first (The Janissary Tree). It continues to provide that same perspective into the city, making the life of Turkey in tha...

from Auntie-Nanuuq

The Sultan is dying; Yashim's friend & vegetable vendor, George, is beaten senseless; the newest Water Guild Member has disappeared; antiquities collectors disappear & appear to be murdered; the Greek bookseller is found dead; the Old Jewish moneylender is found murdered as well, and then there i...