Barbara Nadel
4 SeriesBarbara Nadel is an English author known for her crime and historical fiction, including the Inspector Ikmen, Francis Hancock, and Hakim & Arnold series. Often compared to "The Donna Leon of Istanbul," her novels are set in Turkey, a country she has visited for over 25 years. Born in London's East End, Nadel has also worked as an actress and in the mental health field before settling in the North of England.
In "A Private Business" by Barbara Nadel, the first book of the Hakim & Arnold series, former cop turned private investigator Lee Arnold and his partner Mumtaz Hakim operate a detective agency in a tumultuous area of London. They are approached by a terrified woman who believes she is being followed. As Arnold and Hakim delve into her case, they uncover a situation far more sinister than anticipated.
