The Face in the Cemetery: A Mamur Zapt Mystery (Mamur Zapt Mysteries)
When a dead woman is found buried in a tomb with hundreds of sacred cats, the local villagers believe the killer was the mysterious Cat Woman. But Gareth Owen, head of Cairo's secret police, knows differently--a human, not a legend, killed the woman. Gareth learns the victim was a German married to an Egyptian, and he suspects the family was involved in her death. But he has hardly begun his investigation when another, even more troubling problem rears its head. A shipment of guns has gone missing, and Gareth fears the guns may be part of a plot to overthrow the British occupiers. With his usual diplomacy and skill, he diffuses the tensions and finds the killer. Pearce's latest is less overtly funny and more thoughtful than most of the books in his engaging Mamur Zapt series, but it still manages to offer up a highly entertaining read, a charming hero, and some thought-provoking commentary on British colonialism, cultural differences, and the perils of war. This series belongs in the hands of all historical mystery readers.Emily MeltonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved