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The Bombay Prince

Sujata Massey
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The Bombay Prince

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Sujata Massey

The Bombay Prince

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

360

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Bombay, India • 1920s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Bombay Prince, readers follow lawyer Perveen Mistry in 1920s Bombay as she navigates a politically tense environment. Amidst the visit of the Prince of Wales, a student's death on her college campus prompts Perveen to investigate the suspicious circumstances, revealing broader societal and political complexities.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Informative

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

11,424 ratings

78%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey is praised for its rich historical setting and engaging mystery, capturing 1920s Bombay's vibrant atmosphere. The protagonist, Perveen Mistry, is noted for her intelligence and cultural insight. Some critics mention a slow narrative pace and excessive detail, but overall it’s considered a compelling addition to the series, blending mystery with historical depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bombay Prince?

A reader who enjoys The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey likely appreciates historical mysteries set in colonial India, featuring strong female protagonists. Fans of works like The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith and The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni would find this book appealing.

4.2

11,424 ratings

78%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

360

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Bombay, India • 1920s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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