The opening scene for David Suchet was (F1RST 5 minutes only) in Istanbul/Constantinople.
When Kenneth Branagh re-made this book onto film, the F1RST scene took place in Jerusalem.
One and the same place in MY research :o)
Uncontrolled Historian
“Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I’ll be mad.”