Not so long ago, it was rather difficult to find mysteries set in India. Now India seems to be a popular setting, which makes me very happy because I love learning about the history and culture of this fascinating country.
When I listened to The Bangalore Detectives Club, I fell in love with Harini Nagendra's 1920s Bangalore setting, the story, and her characters. Murder Under a Red Moon was the second outing for Nagendra's young sleuth, Kaveri Murthy, and I looked forward to a third, so it's no wonder that I did a little happy dance when I learned about A Nest of Vipers. Let me tell you more about it!
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| Available May 2, 2024! |
Synopsis:
"This latest novel in the Bangalore Detectives Club mystery series
takes the reader deep into the historical era surrounding the visit by
Edward, Prince of Wales, to Bangalore in 1921. When the prince begins a
tour of a number of Indian cities, he encounters passionate crowds
demanding independence from Britain, with rioting on the streets of
Bombay in November 1921.
The mood of the prince's subsequent trip to Bangalore and Mysore in January 1922 appears, at first glance, very different and is made to large, welcoming crowds. But perhaps all is not what it seems to be. While exploring another (seemingly unrelated) crime scene, Kaveri and Ramu become tangled in a complex web of intrigue, getting pulled into a potentially dangerous plan that could endanger the life of the visiting prince.
This new novel also takes us into the world of jadoo—Indian street magic—with sleight-of-hand magicians, snake charmers, and rope tricks. Kaveri and Ramu continue their sleuthing, with help from the Bangalore Detectives Club, amidst the growing rumblings of Indian independence and the backdrop of female emancipation."
The mood of the prince's subsequent trip to Bangalore and Mysore in January 1922 appears, at first glance, very different and is made to large, welcoming crowds. But perhaps all is not what it seems to be. While exploring another (seemingly unrelated) crime scene, Kaveri and Ramu become tangled in a complex web of intrigue, getting pulled into a potentially dangerous plan that could endanger the life of the visiting prince.
This new novel also takes us into the world of jadoo—Indian street magic—with sleight-of-hand magicians, snake charmers, and rope tricks. Kaveri and Ramu continue their sleuthing, with help from the Bangalore Detectives Club, amidst the growing rumblings of Indian independence and the backdrop of female emancipation."
Sounds like another good one in this series, doesn't it? (I don't know about you, but those snakes on the cover are making me nervous...) If you like historical mysteries set in India with a strong female lead, I highly recommend this series. Start at the beginning with The Bangalore Detectives Club. You're in for a treat!
Good. I enjoyed the first two books in this series, look forward to the third. A lot of information is given about the period of time, society, how poor people live in addition to the doctor and his detective spouse.
ReplyDeleteYes. That's one of the reasons why I enjoy the series so much.
DeleteOh, this is tempting, Cathy! I do like Nagendra's writing, and such great characters, too. It's nice, too, to have started a series at the beginning. I don't feel I have as much to catch up on, if that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteIt makes perfect sense to me, Margot.
DeleteI have the first book in the series on my Kindle, as yet unread. Good to hear about this #3 in the series. I definitely want to read the whole series and 3 is not too many to catch up, right? LOL
ReplyDeleteNo, it's not. ;-)
DeleteThese are quick reads.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are.
DeleteThanks for the recommendation. I think I'll like this one.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do enjoy it, Nasreen. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteIt does sound like a good one! And that cover is very cool.
ReplyDeleteI think so, too-- even if the snakes do make me nervous. (Of course, it could have something to do with me watching I, Claudius in the evenings...)
DeleteThanks for the reminder that I need to try this series. And what a great cover this one has!
ReplyDeleteI think you'll probably like it a lot, Kate.
DeleteI look forward to reading more Bangalore Detectives Club mysteries.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're enjoying the series so far, Dorothy.
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