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Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn
3.0

As an Indian, I wasn't really sure how I'd like this book (many authors use the prejudices of the era in their works). But, I will say that I was not overly disappointed.
Coming to the story, it was clear that Jane wanted to go back to London, after all, she was pregnant and will have the child she so desperately wanted.
The other characters were interesting and we see further of Emma and Lucy. (the cousins)
Secrets are in abundance and Julia as ever noses her way around. I do like determined women, but she was stupid at times. Still, I felt her character was growing. We get to see another side of Brisbane, and I kind of liked it even if he was infuriating at times.
Overall, a decent enough read with a different criminal (no spoilers) if you are not really into mystery books.