The Gang of Seven: A mystery tale set in 1888 Smyrna

By George Poulimenos

Smyrna, 1888 - a thriving port city where Eastern traditions and Western influences converge. When the murder of a young Greek merchant and the near-fatal stabbing of his uncle shock the community, amateur sleuth Hari and his friend, the Greek vice-consul, embark on a gripping investigation. At the heart of the case lies a series of threatening letters signed by "The Gang of Seven", extorting money from their victims. As imitators emerge to exploit the chaos, the duo must unravel a tangled web of blackmail, rivalries, and deadly motives.
Their pursuit of the truth takes them across Smyrna's vibrant quarters - from grand European mansions and lively coffeehouses to bustling bazaars and shadowy alleys. Along the way, Hari encounters a mysterious woman with fiery golden hair, whose enigmatic presence haunts the investigation. The vice-consul's resourceful young fianc e from Athens lends her invaluable assistance, while Hari enlists the deductive brilliance of none other than Sherlock Holmes, whose insights prove pivotal to cracking the case.
Rooted in rich historical detail, The Gang of Seven is brought to life by George Poulimenos, a renowned expert on Smyrna before the catastrophic fire of 1922. With his vivid recreation of the era's culture, architecture, and atmosphere, Poulimenos delivers a masterful tale of mystery and intrigue set in a city on the cusp of change, where tradition meets the inexorable march toward modernity, and old worlds give way to new.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DYYVR24Z
• ISBN13: 9798307978122
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"