A Private Business by Barbara Nadel
2012: London is hosting the Olympics and the East End is at the centre of the world. Yet surrounding the glamorous Olympic Park are some of the most deprived areas of the city. PI Lee Arnold and his assistant, Mumtaz Hakim, work in these streets, in a community fraught with tensions. When Arnold is hired by a controversial stand- up comedian, he already knows that her routine could make her a target. Arnold and Hakim's new client is being followed. Are her fears justified? As they delve deeper, they discover that this investigation is more complex and sinister than a simple, straightforward case of stalking.
'Bleak, brutal and timely' Financial Times'a compelling new series' Sunday Telegraph. 'a despairing look at the underbelly of London but it has the ring of truth' Independent. 'an enjoyable novel ... I look forward to the second Hakim and Arnold mystery already' Shotsmag. 'A gutsy tale well-grounded in local colour' The Times. 'a new and original pair of detectives in poverty-stricken Stratford East ... This despairing look at the underbelly of London has a ring of truth' Belfast Telegraph. 'Another Nadel winner' Crimesquad. 'Barbara Nadel weaves an intricate story around the lives of ordinary people and the devastation that is caused when people are not what they seem ... A good read, very enjoyable' Eurocrime. 'Typical Barbara Nadel fare, rich in quirky plotting' Good Book Guide.
Born in the East End of London, Barbara Nadel is the author of the acclaimed Ikmen series of crime novels, set in Turkey. She lives in Lancashire.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780857387738 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857387731 |
| Title | A Private Business |
| Author | Barbara Nadel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-07-05 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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