Cairo Gambit

Unexpected allies and state secrets collide under the Egyptian sun in this propulsive and intelligent historical thriller, perfect for fans of William Boyd and Christine Mangan

A compelling tale of a world on the brink of war ... What makes Perry stand apart is that all his characters possess admirable psychological depth and richness

Deftly plotted, with compelling characters , Perry captures a menacing political situation, in this fastpaced, danger-filled novel

Combining scrupulously observed period detail with beautifully drawn characters, this is a ceaselessly entertaining yarn

An enthralling thriller that skilfully treads the fine line between fact and fiction. Perry brilliantly recreates prewar Egypt in all its colourful and complex detail. He's a master of intoxicating narrative twists that take you where you least expect to go - usually, in this case, somewhere dangerous. The novel is both hypnotically readable and emotionally rich. A fine achievement.

Weaving an intelligent take on complex politics with a fantastic adventure story , I can't recommend SW Parry's Cairo Gambit enough.

A poignant love story and enthralling mystery set amongst the treacherously shifting sands of pre-war Cairo and Palestine

An exciting novel of danger and daring underpinned by a sharp political eye ... A finely-drawn thriller you won't be able to put down , with enough twists and turns to keep you gasping right up until the last page

A richly textured read, vibrant with the scents and sounds of old Cairo that also zips along at the pace of a thriller , plunging us into a world of intrigue and secrets. This was a book that kept me up half the night and left me wanting more.

A deep dive into Cairo's underworld of the 1930s; heat, love and intrigue. A heady trio within a great read .

A well-crafted thriller building up to a dramatic climax, with a colourful cast of believable characters

'Powerful, panoramic'

S W Perry worked as a broadcast journalist with several radio stations, including Independent Radio News and LBC, before retraining as an airline pilot. He then spent almost three decades flying holidaymakers to sunny climes before turning to writing novels. He is the author of six books in the highly acclaimed Jackdaw Mysteries series. His debut novel, The Angel's Mark , was shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger and was a Walter Scott Prize Academy Recommended Read 2019.