It’s always made me feel sick, that tree. Thinking of the men hanged in the branches, like fruit. And the Janissary corpses piled around its trunk. It must have blood in it, Yash. Blood in its roots. Introduction Jason Goodwin’s The Janissary Tree is a richly textured historical mystery set in 19th-century Istanbul. Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel, the book introduces Yashim, an unconventional sleuth who is also a eunuch, as he navigates a perilous investigation into a series of murders within the complex and treacherous layers of Ottoman society. Goodwin weaves historical depth, an intricate plot, and vivid cultural details, offering a unique glimpse into a fascinating historical period while presenting an engrossing mystery. Synopsis The novel is set in Istanbul during the 1830s, a time of transformation and turmoil within the Ottoman Empire. Yashim, the protagonist, is called upon to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances and gruesome deaths linked to ...
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