{"title":"Sujata Massey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cstrong\u003eSujata Massey\u003c\/strong\u003e, an acclaimed author renowned for her engrossing crime and thriller novels. Delve into the vibrant and intricate settings of 1920s India through her expertly crafted series featuring intrepid solicitor Perveen Mistry. Each book is a fascinating journey into Indian society, layered with complex characters and tantalising mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart your exploration with \u003cem\u003eA Murder at Malabar Hill\u003c\/em\u003e, where Perveen Mistry must unravel a curious case involving the will of a wealthy Muslim mill owner. Continue the journey with \u003cem\u003eThe Satapur Moonstone\u003c\/em\u003e, a riveting tale set in a princely state filled with suspense and danger. In \u003cem\u003eThe Bombay Prince\u003c\/em\u003e, Perveen faces political turmoil and a chilling murder. Lastly, immerse yourself in \u003cem\u003eThe Mistress of Bhatia House\u003c\/em\u003e, where the pursuit for justice takes a personal turn for our tenacious heroine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSujata Massey's novels are not just thrillers; they are immersive experiences that transport readers to a different era, all while delivering gripping narratives that keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a seasoned mystery enthusiast or new to the genre, Sujata Massey's works promise intrigue, historical depth, and sharp wit. Enjoy your literary adventure with her meticulously penned stories!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mistress-of-bhatia-house-by-sujata-massey-9781641295963","title":"The Mistress of Bhatia House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mistress of Bhatia House\u003c\/em\u003e by Sujata Massey features Bombay's only female solicitor, Perveen Mistry, who grapples with class divisions, sexism, and complex family dynamics as she seeks justice for a mistreated young woman in this thrilling fourth installment in Sujata Massey's award-winning series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1922 India, Perveen Mistry stands as the sole female lawyer in Bombay, a city where child mortality is high, birth control is unavailable, and very few women have ever seen a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile attending a lavish fundraiser for a new women's hospital specialising in maternal health issues, Perveen witnesses an accident. The grandson of an influential Gujarati businessman catches fire, but a servant, his young ayah, Sunanda, rushes in to save him, selflessly putting herself in harm's way. Later, Perveen learns that Sunanda, still ailing from her burns, has been arrested on trumped-up charges made by a man who doesn't seem to exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerveen cannot stand by while Sunanda languishes in jail with no hope of justice. She takes Sunanda as a client, even inviting her to live at the Mistry home in Bombay's Dadar Parsi colony. However, the joint family household is already full of tension. Perveen's father worries about their law firm taking so much personal responsibility for a client, and her brother and sister-in-law struggle to cope with their new baby. 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She has emotional intelligence and a thirst for women's rights. She can pick a lock with a hairclip and save the day with the sharpened nib of a fountain pen and a bottle of pungent rose oil.' \u003ci\u003eThe Spinoff\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Perveen Mistry has all the pluck you want in a sleuthing lawyer, as well as a not-so-surprising - but decidedly welcome - proclivity for poking her nose into the business of others. The pages do indeed fly.' \u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Perveen Mistry, a courageous young lawyer-turned-sleuth in a stunning murder mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with a legal education from Oxford, Perveen Mistry has joined her father's law firm, becoming one of the first female lawyers in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMistry Law has been appointed to execute the will of Mr Omar Farid, a wealthy mill owner who has left three widows behind. 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This is a first-rate performance inaugurating a most promising series.' \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'. . . a splendid first instalment in what promises to be a memorable series.' \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublished in the US as The Widows of Malabar Hill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529364426988,"sku":"9781761065279","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28039733482814.jpg?v=1749213289"},{"product_id":"the-bombay-prince-by-sujata-massey-9781761065248","title":"The Bombay Prince","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerveen Mistry\u003c\/em\u003e is much more than a sari-clad Miss Marple: she's Bombay's first female lawyer as well as a keenly intelligent sleuth, a trail-blazing woman balancing the weight of family tradition with her own dreams. . . a deliciously satisfying read!\" — Kate Quinn, \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Rose Code\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNovember, 1921. Edward VIII, Prince of Wales and future ruler of India, is arriving in Bombay to begin a four-month tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indian subcontinent is chafing under British rule, and India's only female lawyer, Perveen Mistry, isn't surprised when local unrest spirals into riots. But she's horrified by the death of Freny Cuttingmaster, an eighteen-year-old student who falls from a second-floor gallery just as the prince's grand procession is passing by her college.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreny had come for a legal consultation just days before her death, and what she confided makes Perveen suspect that her death was not an accident. When Freny's death is indeed ruled a murder, Perveen knows she can't rest until she sees justice done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fantastic! . . . Anyone who likes \u003cem\u003eMiss Fisher's Murder Mysteries\u003c\/em\u003e will love this.\" — Bri Lee, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eEggshell Skull\u003c\/em\u003e, on \u003cem\u003eThe Satapur Moonstone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Massey has created the best gumshoe of them all - the utterly wonderful, exceptional Perveen Mistry. 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A curse has fallen upon Satapur's royal family, whose maharaja and his teenage son are both dead. The kingdom is now ruled by an agent of the British Raj on behalf of Satapur's two maharanis, the dowager queen and the maharaja's widow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe royal ladies are in dispute over the education of the young crown prince, and a lawyer's council is required—but the maharanis live in purdah and do not speak to men. Just one woman can help them: Perveen Mistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerveen is determined to bring peace to the royal house, but when she arrives she finds that the Satapur palace is full of cold-blooded power plays and ancient vendettas. Too late, she realises she has walked into a trap. But whose? And how can she protect the royal children from the deadly curse on the palace?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e... even better than the series' impressive debut... 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