{"product_id":"something-bitter-on-the-princes-islands-an-istanbul-mystery","title":"Something Bitter on the Princes' Islands: An Istanbul Mystery","description":"In his fourth Istanbul mystery, Lawrence Goodman moves into the murky world of antiquities theft. Two corpses found in an island cave, one unidentified and the other a seemingly motiveless murder, baffle local authorities. Meanwhile, a Greco-Roman statue of Aphrodite, discovered in the same cave, repeatedly disappears and reappears, frustrating its many pursuers, from a spunky young island girl to self-important government officials, as well as many of the colorful characters familiar to Goodman's reader. As the story unfolds, Aphrodite's lure unleashes unexpected results, and we find that not everyone is what he or she seems to be. All this is wrapped in rollicking comedy peppered with literary allusions and unexpected twists and turns. As with the first three volumes in this series, this book is not intended to be an accurate portrayal of contemporary Istanbul, or of the Princes' Islands specifically, but an affectionate mingling of past and present, together with a touch of fantasy, a sort of idealized Istanbul.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 9759119129\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.9759119129.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Lawrence Goodman\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43366707888189,"sku":"BVV.9759119129.G","price":74.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/9759119129-0.jpg?v=1784418757","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/something-bitter-on-the-princes-islands-an-istanbul-mystery","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}