Return of the Princes’ Islands mystery man

Lawrence Goodman, author of “Something Bitter on the Princes’ Islands.” Just in time for summer reading while lounging by the pool or on the beach, Lawrence Goodman serves up the fourth and, sadly, final book in his İstanbul mystery quartet. The book, "Something Bitter on the Princes' Islands," delves into the dark and sometimes deadly world of antiquities theft. Once again, readers find themselves drawn into Goodman's quirky version of life on the islands as they follow the clues alongside amateur sleuths Everett and Lily Blum. The book is populated by many of the same eccentric characters from the previous three books in the series as well as introducing new cast members with their own endearing peculiarities. Goodman, the nom de plume of a long-time island resident, has his own mysterious background. A retired diplomat, he... [read full story]