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Murder in Old Bombay
by Nev March
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Think Sherlock Holmes. But in Bombay.
↓ Similar Reads ↓
1. Peril at the Exposition by Nev March (book 2)
2. Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle
3. The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey (Bombay 1921)
Bombay, 1892: Captain Jim Agnihotri is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the apparent suicides of two women who had everything to live for. Packed with adventurous treks across the British Raj, impersonations and disguises that would make Sherlock Holmes proud, and a forbidden romance, this novel features far more than its initial mystery.
As a huge fan of historical fiction mysteries, it’s no surprise that I adored this book. With that said, this book is anything but your typical HF whodunnit. March adds so much rich detail, bringing the British Raj to life. She also gives an impressive amount of insight into the tense political climate during this turbulent time of imperialism in Indian history. Jim’s investigation takes him all over as well, and he interacts with Indians of different castes and backgrounds. Not only is the mystery compelling but so is the world surrounding it!
Highly recommended for lovers of historical fiction mysteries, Golden Age detective fiction, and those interested in dipping their toes into the British Raj!
↓ Similar Reads ↓
1. Peril at the Exposition by Nev March (book 2)
2. Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle
3. The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey (Bombay 1921)
Bombay, 1892: Captain Jim Agnihotri is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the apparent suicides of two women who had everything to live for. Packed with adventurous treks across the British Raj, impersonations and disguises that would make Sherlock Holmes proud, and a forbidden romance, this novel features far more than its initial mystery.
As a huge fan of historical fiction mysteries, it’s no surprise that I adored this book. With that said, this book is anything but your typical HF whodunnit. March adds so much rich detail, bringing the British Raj to life. She also gives an impressive amount of insight into the tense political climate during this turbulent time of imperialism in Indian history. Jim’s investigation takes him all over as well, and he interacts with Indians of different castes and backgrounds. Not only is the mystery compelling but so is the world surrounding it!
Highly recommended for lovers of historical fiction mysteries, Golden Age detective fiction, and those interested in dipping their toes into the British Raj!