In the heart of colonial Fiji, Akal Singh, an exiled Indian police sergeant, embarks on a captivating mystery. Assigned to investigate the disappearance of an Indian woman from a sugarcane plantation, Akal's journey reveals the dark underbelly of indentured labour, British colonialism, and his own inner struggles. Nilima Rao's debut intertwines intrigue, social critique, and vibrant characters in a quest where justice and redemption hang in the balance. Reviews “Rao skillfully weaves descriptions of the treatment and living conditions of Indian workers into the propulsive plot and draws a host of vibrant characters. This is an exceptionally promising debut.”- Publishers Weekly “This is an utterly charming novel. The setting is exotic and the characters are intriguing. Nilima Rao is an author well worth discovering.” - Alexander McCall Smith“Meet Sergeant Akal Singh, the complex and charming hero of a thoroughly original mystery set in 1914 Fiji. Fans of Golden Age mysteries will relish this debut novel by a compelling new talent, Nilima Rao. More, please!” - Sujata Massey, Agatha Award-winning author of The Widows of Malabar Hill
Book Title: A Disappearance in Fiji - Nilima RaoBook Genre: Crime, Thriller, Historical MysteryISBN: 9781804183007Number of Pages: 288Publishing Date: 31st August 2023Cover Type: Paperback
