Dive into the gripping tale of 'The Lost Taonga' by Edmund Bohan, where ancient treasures and modern intrigue collide. This captivating novel delves into the sacred Ngai Tahu Taonga, a revered artifact that many covet, igniting a fiery quest filled with murder, love, and deceit. Set against the stunning backdrop of New Zealand's Murihiku in 1883, the story follows Inspector O’Rorke, Colonel Henry Jamieson, and Henare Greaves as they unravel a web of chaos unleashed by the theft of this sacred treasure. As dark forces arise, including Countess Margarita Szechnyi and the notorious Boyland the Collector, the high stakes of returning the Taonga to its rightful place come alive. With 200 pages of suspenseful storytelling and a perfect paperback binding, this book is a must-read for fans of mystery and historical fiction. The immersive narrative weaves through South America, London, and the alluring Greek Isles, leading to a thrilling climax that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 'The Lost Taonga' is not just a novel; it’s an experience that transports you to a time of legend and ancestral power. Plus, enjoy convenient shipping as we are a New Zealand-owned business, located in Auckland, with this book in stock. Shop confidently – no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes!CONDITION: Brand NewDimensions: 152 x 234 mmPages: 200Bind: paperbackAuthor: Edmund Bohan Publisher: LucanoPublication Date: 15-05-2017Long-listed for Ngaio Marsh Best Novel 2018 Their Taonga: Ngai Tahu’s ancient and sacred treasure. Everybody covets it. When it is stolen, the ancestors start wreaking havoc. The curse destroys people’s lives. Boats are overturned, babies die at birth, throats are slit. It must be returned to appease the ancestors. It has drawn Countess Margarita Szechnyi and Boyland the Collector, otherwise known as the Butcher of Warsaw, together into a web of murder, intrigue, love and deceit. Inspector O’Rorke is pushed into the case, along with his good friend Colonel Henry Jamieson and Henare Greaves as they attempt to return the Taonga to its rightful place. Starting in the secret caves of Murihiku in New Zealand’s South Island in 1883, then travelling to South America, on to London, then over to the Greek Isles, this book keeps the reader intrigued right through to the gripping climax. This is the sixth in Edmund Bohan’s gripping series of Inspector O’Rorke novels.We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
