Death on the Pearl River

“Murder in Constantinople delivers a multitude of pleasures… In this atmospheric, immensely satisfying mystery, Goldin ratchets up the tension by dropping a new plot development in nearly every chapter, leaving Ben - and the reader - gasping for breath.”

“An enthralling golden-age adventure... From the tenements of London’s Jewish East End to the lush costumes of the slowly declining Ottoman Empire, Goldin brings a long-lost era to life in vivid, evocative detail”.

“An inventive story rich in detail that ducks and dives just like its hero. Unputdownable”.
★★★★★

“A rip-roaring adventure… A zip-along plot, packed full of political machinations, strange deaths and ruinous romance”

"A gripping historical mystery"

“An entertaining yarn set during the Crimean War… full of vivid detail… incredibly resonant”.

“Entertaining… writing as colourful as Ben’s character”

“Traditional and gritty, this fast-moving romp makes for wonderful entertainment"

“An incredibly immersive reading experience… Murder in Constantinople is fun, a true escapist pleasure”