The Snake Stone
| Author | Jason Goodwin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publication date | 2008 |
| ISBN | 978-0-312-42802-0 |
The Snake Stone (ISBN 9780312428020) is the second in a series of detective novels by Jason Goodwin, featuring the eunuch Yashim. It is set in Constantinople in 1838. In 2008, the novel was nominated for a Macavity Award.[1]
The book was translated into Hebrew by Daphna Levy in 2008.[2]
Plot
The novel is set in Istanbul, 1838. Lefevre, a French archaeologist, has arrived in Istanbul with the goal of uncovering a lost Byzantine treasure. The eunuch Yashim is hired to investigate him, but becomes a suspect when the archaeologist turns up dead. The story follows Yashim's efforts to uncover the truth behind a secret society dedicated to the revival of the Byzantine empire.
References
- ↑ "Macavity Awards – Mystery Readers International". Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ↑ גודווין, ג'ייסון (2008). לויט, ענת (ed.). אבן הנחש (in Hebrew). תל אביב: ידיעות אחרונות : ספרי חמד.
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