Summary
When the new sultan of Istanbul voices a desire to own a rare painting of Mehmet the Conqueror by Bellini, Investigator Yashim enlists his friend Stanislaw Palewski, the Polish Ambassador, to travel to Venice to locate the painting while posing as a rich American named Signor Brett.
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Critique
Third historical to feature the eunuch Yashim as an investigator, but it can stand alone.
Intellectual rather than fast-paced. Complexly-plotted with intriguing characters and great descriptions of Venice and the time period.
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