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360 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616959104
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Crime
Publication date: 14 May 2019
Perveen Mistry's journey through the treacherous world of colonial India's royal courts will captivate readers who crave a richly atmospheric and suspenseful tale of feminist empowerment, historical intrigue, and mystery, set against the lush backdrop of 1920s India.
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India, 1922: It is rainy season in the lush, remote Satara mountains southeast of Bombay, where the kingdom of Satapur is tucked away. A curse seems to have fallen upon Satapur’s royal family, whose maharaja died of a sudden illness shortly before...
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Moods
mysterious: 91%
adventurous: 78%
tense: 32%
informative: 24%
emotional: 11%
dark: 9%
hopeful: 9%
lighthearted: 9%
challenging: 6%
inspiring: 5%
reflective: 5%
relaxing: 4%
sad: 4%
funny: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Animal death, Death, MurderMinor
Pedophilia, Infidelity, Abortion
360 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616959104
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Crime
Publication date: 14 May 2019
Perveen Mistry's journey through the treacherous world of colonial India's royal courts will captivate readers who crave a richly atmospheric and suspenseful tale of feminist empowerment, historical intrigue, and mystery, set against the lush backdrop of 1920s India.
Description
India, 1922: It is rainy season in the lush, remote Satara mountains southeast of Bombay, where the kingdom of Satapur is tucked away. A curse seems to have fallen upon Satapur’s royal family, whose maharaja died of a sudden illness shortly before...
Community Reviews
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Animal death, Death, MurderMinor
Pedophilia, Infidelity, Abortion