Treasure By Degrees

Set against the backdrop of a financially struggling university, the story unfolds as two powerful parties vie for control: an American foundation led by a board-games mogul's widow and a shrewd Arab prince. When banker sleuth Mark Treasure attempts to mediate the takeover, he unexpectedly becomes embroiled in a perplexing murder mystery that complicates the situation further. The narrative blends intrigue with humor as Treasure navigates the challenges of both the university's fate and the dark turn of events.