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The Lost Man of Bombay

The Malabar House, Book 3

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The Lost Man of Bombay

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 International Mystery & Crime Mystery Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Thriller Crime Murder Indian Detective

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I'm binging my way through this series. I love the intricate, cross cultural plots and all the main characters. The historical context in post partition India with the extra richness of the European as well as British fall out from the second world war is fascinating. Persis is a magnificent heroine. The narrator really brings it all to life. Very sad that my next listen will be the last of this series.

I love this series

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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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A great listen - well read and loved to hear about India emerging from its British rule. Persis is a great character and it must have been so tough for women in those days. Probably still is! Will definitely look into the other books

Very evocative

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I’d be happy if there was no romance on these books but since there is, our here needs to (as the saying goes) piss or get off the pot! If she isn’t in love after 4 books then put us all out of our misery!

Excellent mystery but sub par romance

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Another story that kept me guessing. Great characters, intriguing plot, I have really enjoyed this series so far.

Another great 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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A pioneering Indian policewoman solves murders in Bombay just after Independence, battling as much with sexism in the force as with the wily murderers. Well written

Amazing series

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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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I’m reading this out of sequence as I just came upon a recommendation for it from The Times. Can’t wait to read the other two

Really enjoyed this book

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Overall, quite an enjoyable listen. Fell a bit flat towards the end. Intrigue, twists and turns. Well read.

How stubborn and arrogant Persius is.

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