Baksheesh
Baksheesh by Esmahan Aykol, published by Bitter Lemon Press in 2013, is a humorous mystery that follows Kati Hirschel, the owner of Istanbul’s only mystery bookstore. Frustrated by her lover Selim’s expectations and facing a steep rent increase, Kati seeks a new apartment and is drawn into a web of intrigue when a murder occurs in her potential new home, making her the prime suspect.
In this engaging narrative, readers will explore the vibrant streets of Istanbul, from upscale villas to hidden basement flats, as Kati navigates the complexities of bribery and local politics. The story delves into themes of crime and suspense, showcasing the challenges faced by women sleuths in a bustling city. With a page count of 253, this edition presents a captivating glimpse into Kati’s world, where humor and mystery intertwine against the backdrop of Turkey’s rich cultural landscape.
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Kati Hirschel, the owner of Istanbul’s only mystery bookstore, is fed up. It all started when her lover Selim insisted that she behave like the Turkish wife of a respectable lawyer. Looking demure and making witty small talk were the only requirements. Then her landlord announced an outrageous rent increase on her Istanbul apartment.
She has no desire to move in with Selim. She’d rather learn the art of bribing government officials in order to find a new place. Kati is offered a large apartment with a view over the Bosphorus at a bargain price. Too good to be true until a man is found murdered there and she becomes the police’s prime suspect. In her second novel Esmahan Aykol takes us to the alleys and boulevards of cosmopolitan Istanbul, to posh villas and seedy basement flats, to the property agents and lawyers, to Islamist leaders and city officials–in fact everywhere that baksheesh helps move things along.
Praise for the first Kati Hirschel Istanbul mystery:
“The heroine is an offbeat amateur sleuth with a distinctive narrative voice. Fans of such female detectives as Amanda Cross’s Kate Fansler and Kerry Greenwood’s Phryne Fisher will find a lot to like.”–Publishers Weekly
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