The Drowning Guard: A Novel of the Ottoman Empire
"Part intoxicating Scherazade story and part dazzling historical drama,The Drowning Guardfeatures a Sultan's sister who's a compassionate killer set against a richly textured era that's as startlingly alive as it is brutal.  Literary alchemist Lafferty has crafted a page turner so witty, smart and original, that the spell lingers long after the final pages.” —Caroline Leavitt, author ofPictures of YouandIs This Tomorrow:  A Novel"[A] richly woven tale … I recommendThe Drowning Guardto anyone who wants to time-travel to a fascinating city at a complex time in its history or who simply wants a great read about star-crossed lovers, secret tunnels, mysticism and evil eunuchs." —The Aspen Times“[Lafferty] does a terrific job weaving fact and fiction into a lush psychological tale which will haunt you.” —Historical Novels Review