I was very intrigued by this novel when I saw the synopsis of it. A cozy mystery/ whodunnit set it 1920’s pre-independence India. As someone who very much loves learning about Indian culture this was amazing!!

The characters in this story are so well done. This is definitely character driven more than plot driven to me. I figured out who did it from the very beginning. I didn’t know how it was done or the why’s, but they were at the top of my suspect list from the jump. I didn’t care that I figured it out as there was plenty of intrigue and surprises still left to enjoy. That said the characters are where it’s at for me! Hubby Ramu is a Gilbert-esque cinnamon roll, and I was totally here for it. Our heroine Kaveri is so smart and determined and makes some excellent friends alone the way! I’m a sucker for secondary characters and I love so many of them.

Honestly I can’t wait for the next installment to see how our Bangalore fam are getting on and what crime they must solve next!

Oh and before I forget, the history and descriptions of Bangalore in this story that we get is very well constructed and accurate. It really elevates the story!