The Mistress of Bhatia House by Sujata Massey

The Mistress of Bhatia House

Perveen Mistry #4

Sujata Massey

432 pages • first pub 2023 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy complex historical mysteries with strong feminist undertones, set against the backdrop of colonial India's societal tensions.

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Bombay’s only female solicitor, Perveen Mistry, grapples with class divisions, sexism, and complex family dynamics as she seeks justice for a mistreated young woman in this thrilling fourth installment in Sujata Massey’s award-winning series.India...

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3.95
based on 616 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 93%

emotional: 43%

tense: 37%

adventurous: 33%

informative: 32%

challenging: 17%

dark: 15%

reflective: 14%

hopeful: 13%

sad: 12%

inspiring: 10%

lighthearted: 5%

funny: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

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73% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
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16% of readers chose Complicated
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Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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