In the fourth rip-roaring thriller in the award-winning Malabar House series, Persis and Archie travel to the old colonial capital of Calcutta, where they collide head-on with the prejudices and bloody politics of an era engulfed in flame. Can a white man receive justice in post-colonial India? Bombay, 1950 James Whitby, sentenced to death for the murder of prominent lawyer and former Quit India activist Fareed Mazumdar, is less than two weeks from a date with the gallows. In a last-ditch attempt to save his son, Whitby's father, arch-colonialist, Charles Whitby, forces a new investigation into the killing. The investigation leads Inspector Persis Wadia of the Bombay Police to the old colonial capital of Calcutta, where, with the help of Scotland Yard criminalist Archie Blackfinch, she uncovers a possible link to a second case, the brutal murder of an African-American G.I. during the Calcutta Killings of 1946. How are the cases connected? If Whitby didn't murder Mazumdar, then who did? And why?
Vaseem Khan
Vaseem Khan is a British author known for his crime fiction novels set in Mumbai, India. His most notable works include the Baby Ganesh Agency Investigation series, featuring the charming detective Inspector Chopra and his trusty elephant sidekick, Ganesha. Khan's writing style is marked by a blend of humor, suspense, and cultural insights, making his books a unique and engaging read. His contributions to the crime fiction genre have introduced readers to the vibrant and complex world of contemporary India. His most famous work, "The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra," has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal fan following. Khan's works continue to captivate readers with their rich characters, compelling plots, and vivid depictions of Indian society.
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