The Snake Stone

Synopsis of The Snake Stone

In 1838 Istanbul, Sultan Mahmud II is on his deathbed, and the city is rife with rumors and alarms. The unexpected arrival of a French archaeologist, determined to find lost Byzantine treasures, causes confusion in the local Greek community. Yashim Togalu, known for solving mysterious murders, is once again recruited to investigate. However, when the archaeologist's mutilated body is discovered in front of the French embassy, Yashim becomes the main suspect. As the number of victims increases, Yashim must uncover the truth behind a secret society dedicated to reviving the Byzantine Empire, encountering characters such as Lord Byron's doctor and the Sultan's mother, born in the West Indies.