The Palace Tiger (Joe Sandilands 4)

The Palace Tiger (Joe Sandilands 4)

by Barbara Cleverly (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 312
Publisher: Robinson Publishing, London
Published: 23 Jun 2004

ISBN 10: 1845290488
ISBN 13: 9781845290481
Book Overview: Can Joe and Edgar ensure his survival? In the glittering and luxurious setting of the court, Joe must track down a clever murderer - all under the mocking and hostile eye of the ruthless Chief of State Police. And more deaths will occur before he finds his way through the maze of intrigue to corner, at last, the palace tiger.

Media Reviews
'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
Author Bio
Barbara Cleverly was born in the north of England and is a graduate of Durham University. She now lives in the middle of Cambridge. The Palace Tiger is her fourth Joe Sandilands novel; her first, The Last Kashmiri Rose, was named by The New York Times as a 'notable book of 2002'. To find out more about the series, visit the website www.barbaracleverly.com.