Part of Maisie Dobbs, book 10
First published 2013
Maisie Dobbs faces a challenging case when an Indian woman is found murdered in London. The investigation draws her into the complex world of colonial relationships and immigrant communities in 1930s Britain. As Maisie delves deeper into the victim's life, she uncovers secrets that span continents and cultures. The case forces her to confront her own assumptions about identity and belonging while navigating the social tensions of the era. Maisie must piece together clues that lead from London's Indian quarter to the broader Empire, testing both her detective skills and her understanding of justice in a changing world.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, fish-out-of-water
Setting: India, London, British Empire
Period: 1930s
338 pages · Kindle Edition · Harper