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The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey

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... a clever, resourceful female protagonist navigating a patriarchal society?

The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

If you loved Perveen Mistry's deft intelligence and her courageous navigation of 1920s Indian society in The Satapur Moonstone, you'll be captivated by her earlier case in The Widows of Malabar Hill. Here, Perveen faces legal and social obstacles as she investigates a suspicious will among secluded widows, showcasing her keen mind and determination in a world stacked against her.

... political intrigue and colonial era mysteries?

A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee

If the tangled web of royal politics and colonial bureaucracy in The Satapur Moonstone drew you in, A Rising Man will keep you riveted. Set in 1919 Calcutta, Captain Sam Wyndham and his Indian sergeant unravel a politically explosive murder, offering a richly atmospheric look at British India, class tensions, and institutional power plays.

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... detailed historical settings in South Asia?

A Murder at Malabar Hill by Nev March

If you were enthralled by the evocative descriptions of princely India and the immersive period detail in The Satapur Moonstone, A Murder at Malabar Hill (by Nev March) is a must-read. Set in 1892 Bombay, it follows Captain Jim Agnihotri investigating a mysterious double murder, painting a vivid portrait of the era’s social dynamics and lush locales.

... goal-driven investigations led by determined sleuths?

The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey

If you enjoyed following Perveen's relentless pursuit of the truth through interviews and deduction in The Satapur Moonstone, you'll appreciate Inspector Grant’s dogged investigation into Richard III’s alleged crimes in The Daughter of Time. This classic whodunit is propelled by a single, clear objective: uncovering the historical truth.

... unexpected twists and clever mysteries?

The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino

If you relished the surprising reveals and clever turns that kept you guessing in The Satapur Moonstone, The Devotion of Suspect X will enthrall you. This Japanese mystery masterfully subverts expectations, delivering a puzzle that unravels with stunning twists, all set against the backdrop of a tense cat-and-mouse game.

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