Murder in Constantinople
Murder in Constantinople by A.E. Goldin is a historical mystery published by Steerforth Press on October 14, 2025. This 352-page novel is set in London in 1854 and follows 21-year-old Ben Canaan, a young Jewish man who is drawn into a dangerous adventure after discovering an enigmatic letter and a photograph of a beautiful woman. As he navigates a world filled with political machinations and sinister plots, Ben’s journey takes him from his familiar surroundings to the vibrant city of Constantinople, where he must unravel a mystery linked to a series of grisly murders.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that combines elements of mystery, thriller, and historical fiction. The story presents a vivid portrayal of a long-lost era, immersing readers in a richly detailed setting filled with intrigue and danger. As Ben follows the trail of clues, he encounters themes of conspiracy, betrayal, and the quest for adventure, making this debut novel a captivating addition to the genre.
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Alfred Hitchcock meets Indiana Jones in this acclaimed, globe-trotting historical mystery about a wayward Jewish kid drawn into a sinister plot
“Impressive. . . Enthralling. . . Goldin brings a long-lost era to life in vivid, evocative detail” — Financial Times
“A rip-roaring adventure. . . A zip-along plot, packed full of political machinations, strange deaths and ruinous romance” — Daily Mail
This entertaining historical mystery is the exciting debut novel from London-based musician and screenwriter A.E. Goldin. Thrillingly paced and with an enchanting historical setting, it launches an unforgettable new hero in a series that provides all the nostalgic reading pleasure of classic Sherlock Holmes.
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London, 1854. 21-year-old Ben Canaan attracts trouble wherever he goes. His father wants him to be a good Jewish son, working for the family business on Whitechapel Road, but Ben and his friends, the ‘Good-for-Nothings’, just want adventure.
Then the chance discovery of an enigmatic letter and a photograph of a beautiful woman bring Ben an adventure more dangerous than anything he’d imagined. Suddenly he is thrown into the heart of a mystery that takes him away from everything he has known and all the way to Constantinople, the jewel of an empire and the centre of a world on the brink of war.
Ben’s only clue is 3 words: ‘The White Death’. Now he must find what links a string of grisly murders, following a trail through kingmaking and conspiracy, poison and high politics, bloodshed and betrayal. In a city of deadly secrets, no one is safe – and one wrong step could cost Ben his life.
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