The Bellini Card

Set in Istanbul in 1840, this historical mystery follows Yashim, a eunuch detective, as he investigates the rumored resurfacing of Bellini’s lost masterpiece, a portrait of Mehmed the Conqueror. Disguised as his Polish ambassador friend, Yashim navigates Venice’s seedy underbelly, confronting a killer linked to the elusive artwork and its alluring Contessa d'Aspi d'Istria. As the intrigue deepens, Yashim's insights are crucial to uncovering the truth behind the missing masterpiece and its dangerous secrets.