THE SATAPUR MOONSTONE
by Sujata Massey
This the second mystery starring Purveen Mistry, a female
Indian lawyer practicing in Bombay in 1921.
(If you have not read the first, you might want to check it out first,
so you know the backstory.) Purveen has
been asked to determine if the children of a deceased Maharajah in princely
India are being properly cared for and educated, and the royal succession maintained
while the two remaining maharanis remain in purdah (seclusion).
Several mysterious incidents come to light as Purveen and an
agent for the British Empire join forces to untangle the intricacies of Satapur’s
royal aristocracy. Several deaths and more than several possible culprits appear
along the way. Massey’s care with the cultural differences observed by the
various religions, political entities, and Indian versus British desires become
part of the mystery. A bit of romance may even be hinted at if this
entertaining series continues – and I hope it does.
Well written with strong characters and intricate plotting make
this novel a great addition to the genre.
4 of 5 stars
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