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The Lost Man of Bombay

The Malabar House, Book 3

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By: Vaseem Khan
Narrated by: Maya Saroya
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The third incredible novel in the highly acclaimed Malabar House series featuring Persis Wadia, India's first female police detective.

A Times Audiobook of the Week

Bombay, 1950

When the body of a white man is found frozen in the Himalayan foothills near Dehra Dun, he is christened the Ice Man by the national media. Who is he? How long has he been there? Why was he killed?

As Inspector Persis Wadia and Metropolitan Police criminalist Archie Blackfinch investigate the case in Bombay, they uncover a trail left behind by the enigmatic Ice Man - a trail leading directly into the dark heart of conspiracy.

Meanwhile, two new murders grip the city. Is there a serial killer on the loose, targeting Europeans?

Rich in atmosphere, the thrilling third chapter in the CWA Historical Dagger-winning Malabar House series pits Persis against a mystery from beyond the grave, unfolding against the backdrop of a turbulent post-colonial India, a nation struggling to redefine itself in the shadow of the Raj.

©2022 Vaseem Khan Ltd (P)2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Thriller Crime Murder Indian Detective
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a well plotted detective story, set against the fascinating background of post independence India. great insights into the complex pattern of Indian life. very well read and written. not perfect but more than competent .

solid procedural crime story

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Really liked this book. So nicely written and paced. I loved the main character and would like to follow her struggles and exploits. The small insights into India as a country as it emerges from years as a colony are really interesting and slightly heart-rending. The narration is beautiful too. TriciaXx

Definitely want more of this!

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I must admit that I am new to this series. However, as an evocation of post-independence, Bombay and how India began to emerge as a new nation, it is gentle, and its main character, Persis, is appealing. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

Very, very good

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I’ve listened to the three stories in this series and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. I am looking forward to the next title to be ready.

Enjoyable listen

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I'm three-for-three with this book series, really enjoyed another of Vaseem's works, wonderfully brought to life by Maya Saroya!

Now to wait (impatiently!) for a fourth book to be released!

Great third book!

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