Khan, Vaseem
The Dying Day
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529341065
- author:
- Khan, Vaseem
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 23.8 x 16 x 3.8 centimeters (0.5
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Mystery & Detective, Women Sleuths,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A priceless manuscript has vanished from Bombay's Asiatic Society, along with its guardian. This theft sets off a chain of events that Inspector Persis Wadia and forensic scientist Archie Blackfinch must unravel. As they delve into the mystery, they discover a series of complex riddles written in verse, which lead them to a trail of bodies. It becomes clear that someone is also pursuing this priceless artefact, willing to stop at nothing to possess it. A gripping historical crime novel with a brilliant female protagonist, The Dying Day pits Persis against her peers, a changing India, and an evil of limitless intent. With its trademark wit and immersive storytelling, this second thriller in the series is a delicious treat for fans of historical fiction and mystery.