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Midnight at Malabar House
- The Malabar House Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Maya Saroya
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Bombay, New Year's Eve, 1949
As India celebrates the arrival of a momentous new decade, Inspector Persis Wadia stands vigil in the basement of Malabar House, home to the city's most unwanted unit of police officers. Six months after joining the force she remains India's first female police detective, mistrusted, sidelined and now consigned to the midnight shift.
And so, when the phone rings to report the murder of prominent English diplomat Sir James Herriot, the country's most sensational case falls into her lap.
As 1950 dawns and India prepares to become the world's largest republic, Persis, accompanied by Scotland Yard criminalist Archie Blackfinch, finds herself investigating a case that is becoming more political by the second. Navigating a country and society in turmoil, Persis, smart, stubborn and untested in the crucible of male hostility that surrounds her, must find a way to solve the murder - whatever the cost.
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- Bookaholic
- 17-06-21
Not up to Agatha Christie in any way!
Disjointed and pedestrian. Marred by political and racial bias, stereotypical characters . I persevered in the hope that it would improve but sadly, it didn’t.
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- mahabibi
- 01-07-21
Good ☝
Great to have an Indian female roll which guts. Narration great, story great. Cheers again Audible.
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- Merrimaid
- 20-09-23
Passable mystery
An ok listen, not awful, but not in any way brilliant. I did enjoy the history lesson re partition in India, but didn’t really engage with any of the characters much, I don’t think I’ll bother with any more unless they’re a good sale price!
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- The Cat and the Kindle
- 22-02-22
Excellent historical murder mystery
Brilliant murder mystery surrounded by a wealth of historical detail. Narrator is clear-voiced, with a measured pace, suitable to the material.
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- Charlotte Howie
- 08-06-23
Great narration and interesting history
Really enjoyed the narration and the context of partition India. Learnt a lot about history whilst also enjoying the very Christie style detective story. Very much Poirot style big reveal at the end is a bit cliche but does what it says on the tin. All in all an enjoyable listen and a good story.
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- Brian
- 18-09-22
A random suggestion from someone at audible!
I was suggested this as a random aside from a recent response from someone at audible tech support. I must say, I don't think this is a genre or premise I may have ordinarily just stumbled upon... But I am so grateful to have read it!
Vaseem Khan paints an intricate picture, bringing so much detail to life, aided by the vocal talents of Maya Saroya. Saroya's breadth of vocal talent, gift for pacing and emphasis, really drives home the emotion and imagery of Khan's vision for this story.
Heartily recommend this to anyone else! It was a new one for me, it could be a new one for you, too! :-D
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- M. J. Laskin
- 11-12-22
Interesting Diversionary reading
The unfamilar setting, two dimensional but interesting characters overlay a fighting feminist heroine overcoming gender bias during one of India’s most turbulent modern periods, post independence and partitiin Interesting story well narrated and providing historical insight into a ’foreign’ culture to Euroreaders. not sure i woukd read a second story with the same protagonist but once was enjoyable and informative
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- Kindle Customer
- 29-05-23
enjoyable
very engaging , narration very good and fits the story
I highly recommend
cheers
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- CarolK
- 06-03-21
An interesting and entertaining murder mystery
This is my first listen to this author and found it fascinating, entertaining and informative. I am not sure I like Persus but I think she will grow on me in future tales. She has the unenviable position as the only female detective in India only a few years into Indian independence so her prickliness is probably understandable. I look forward to more on this indomitable female and also learning more on the development of the amazing continent of India.
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- The Curator
- 15-12-20
An interesting addition to the detective roster
Very enjoyable main character. An independent woman breaking boundaries but also not superwoman. She gets things wrong, she’s let down by colleagues and the ‘system’ but still looks to do right. I’m looking forward to more in the series.
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