Reviews

I loved this! I found the central mystery to be interesting, with a satisfying conclusion and nice twists. The historical aspects of life in 1920s Bombay and Calcutta were fascinating, and I adored Perveen’s character, especially. Looking forward to the other two in the series.

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janicecm's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mafionn's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

lukeaesjedai's review against another edition

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Meh

liz_newbern's review

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5.0

Fascinating dive into 1920s Bombay

This was a carefully plotted story following the life of a young female solicitor in Bombay, India - Perveen. She walks the reader through the complications of Parsi and Muslim law of that time while also showing the reader a look into the streets of Bombay past with delicious dishes, intrigue, and the complications of living in and India still under English rule. There are lots of twists and turns that you don’t anticipate. Great read for anyone who enjoys history and diving into a good murder mystery.

patlanders's review

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informative mysterious medium-paced

4.0

sillyemmylou's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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