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The Bangalore Detectives Club

Harini Nagendra
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The Bangalore Detectives Club

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Harini Nagendra

The Bangalore Detectives Club

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Bangalore, India • 1920s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Bangalore Detectives Club, set in 1920s Bangalore, a young woman named Kaveri navigates a world of colonial India and social expectations. She partners with her husband, Ramu, to solve a murder mystery, utilizing her intelligence and determination. Through their investigation, they uncover secrets and navigate societal challenges while building a relationship grounded in partnership and respect.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Informative

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

10,874 ratings

59%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra is a captivating mystery novel that transports readers to 1920s colonial India. Praised for its rich historical setting and its portrayal of a strong female protagonist, the novel blends cultural critique with engaging detective work. Some readers, however, felt the pacing lagged at times. Overall, it's an enjoyable read for fans of historical mysteries.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bangalore Detectives Club?

Fans of cozy mysteries and historical settings will enjoy The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra. Readers who appreciate Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency or Sherry Thomas's Lady Sherlock Series will be drawn to its charming amateur sleuth and vibrant 1920s India backdrop.

3.9

10,874 ratings

59%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Bangalore, India • 1920s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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