India, 1922. In this, the fourth in the acclaimed Joe Sandilands series, Scotland Yard detective Joe arrives in the princely state of Ranipur at the request of the Maharajah, an old ally of the British. The Maharajah is dying, and the succession is unclear. The death of his first son, while panther-wrestling, is suspicious, but as Joe begins to investigate a second son dies dramatically right before his eyes. With only the youngest, aged 12, now left to succeed, can Joe ensure his survival? In the glittering and luxurious setting of the court with its array of powerful, scheming characters, Joe must find his way through the maze of intrigue to trap, at last, the palace tiger.
| ISBN | 1845290488 | | Volumes | 288 Paperbacks | | ISBN13 | 9781845290481
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 225 | | Publisher | Constable and Robinson | | Published in | London | | Imprint | Robinson Publishing | | Series title | Joe Sandilands Murder Mystery S. | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 197 | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2005 | | Width (mm) | 129 | | DEWEY | 823.92 | | Spine width (mm) | 20 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | General | | Pages | 288 | |
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" '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"
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