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The Traitor's Niche

Ismail Kadare

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At the heart of the Ottoman Empire, in the main square of Constantinople, a niche is carved into ancient stone. Here, the sultan displays the severed heads of his adversaries. Tundj Hata, the imperial courier, is charged with transporting heads to the capital – a task he relishes and performs with fervour. But as he travels through obscure and impoverished territories, he makes money from illicit side-shows, offering villagers the spectacle of death. The head of the rebellious Albanian governor would fetch a very high price.

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Publisher
Harvill Secker
ISBN-13
9781448191512
Topics
Tyranny and political powerRebellionDeath and spectacle

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