Selim is a rather unsuccessful lieutenant in the Turkish army, whose greatest skill lies in making tea. Then he meets Delilah Dirk, professional adventuress and all around troublemaker. Delilah drags him kicking and screaming into her latest scheme, involving pirates, airships, and lots of sword fights.
I don't use the word "swashbuckling" very often, but it seems really appropriate here. Delilah and Selim are a great team (Delilah's give 'em hell attitude and Selim's straight-man personality are a great fit!), and the exotic locales (Constantinople, Greece, Turkey, and more) only add to the adventure. There are some steampunk elements in the book (most notably Delilah's flying ship), but the story doesn't get overwhelmed with gadgets and tech the way that some things in that genre do. Overall, this was a fast, fun read, and I can't wait to see more adventures from this pair.
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