The Palace Tiger: A Detective Joe Sandilands Mystery (Joe Sandilands Murder Mysteries) - Hardcover

Cleverly, Barbara

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786715723 ISBN 13: 9780786715725

Publisher: Avalon Publishing Group, 2005

Synopsis

India 1922. A tiger has turned man-eater and is terrorizing the northern villages of the Princely State of Ranipur. Governor Sir George Jardine dispatches Joe Sandilands, war hero and Scotland Yard detective, to join in a hunt for the beast as the guest of the maharajah.
The weaponry with which Joe is issued rouses his suspicions about the true nature of his trip. The Holland and Holland rifle will be perfect for tiger hunting but why will he need the latest small Browning M pistol?
The maharajah, an ally of the British, is dying. The succession is unclear and could well be decided against a background of blood-letting. The first heir to the throne has already died in a panther-wrestling incident. A second violent death occurs as Joe approaches the city. Misadventure? Or is a killer prowling the corridors of the palace of Ranipur?
In the glittering setting of the court, surrounded by scheming characters both Rajput and European, Joe must track down a clever murderer. Under the mocking eye of the ruthless Chief of State Police, Joe finds his way through a maze of intrigue to corner, at last, the Palace Tiger.

About this title

Review:

The atmosphere of the dying days of the Raj is colourfully captured. An enjoyable read. (Sunday Telegraph)

..combines attention to colourful historical detail with a modern rendition of the classical mystery novel. (The Observer)

From the Author:

The Ellis Peters dagger for the best historical crime novel of 2004 has been awarded to the third in this series 'The Damascened Blade'.

About this edition

• Publisher: Avalon Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0786715723
• ISBN 13: 9780786715725
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304