The Last Kashmiri Rose

“A spellbinding debut mystery. While classic in design, the whodunit formula is embellished by the vivid colonial setting . . . and enriched by characters too complicated to read at a glance.”—New York Times Book Review “An impressive debut . . . Cleverly weaves an engrossing tale of serial murder and the impending decline of the British Empire.”—Publishers Weekly“An accomplished debut novel is a historical mystery that has just about everything: a fresh, beautifully realized exotic setting; a strong, confident protagonist; a poignant love story; and an exquisitely complex plot.”—Denver Post“A strongly evocative narrative, sensitive characterizations, artful dialog, and masterly plotting make for an excellent first historical.” —Library Journal “Deftly plotted and filled with unexpected twists, effectively captures the sights and sounds of 1920s India and provides a fascinating look at the social and political climate of the time.”—Booklist “A clever debut . . . The readers will get a strong sense of life in India for the British in the early part of the last century. At the same time, they will be treated to a puzzling mystery that demands their attention and keeps the pages briskly turning.” —Deadly Pleasures, London