I picked this book up as a result of a recommendation from a friend and I was so glad I did.
Set in Mumbai, on Inspector Chopra's last day in the city police force, the story follows the central character through the trials and tribulations of investigating a death. For his boss, the death is inconsequential. For Chopra, it is not that simple and, despite being retired he continues to follow the case and ask questions, some of which get him into difficult spots. What, at first, appears to be a straight forward case becomes complex with multiple twists and turns which reach a thrilling conclusion.
The location is colourfully drawn and provides a perfect backdrop for the numerous characters in the story. Chopra, himself, is an upright, considerate and intelligent man and his character glides across the pages, but he knows when and how to be tough if he has to be. His wife, Poppy, is demanding and something of a whirlwind as she pursues her various causes. Both of these characters are very well drawn and it is easy to understand why they work so well together on the page. Chopra's mother-in-law, on the other hand, is a thorn in his side as he is the son-in-law who was not, and still isn't, good enough for her daughter. Within the household the dynamics between these three create some wonderfully comic moments which arise throughout the whole narrative and the wit is deliciously conveyed.
As for Chopra's inheritance... well, you will just have to read the book for yourself and, believe me, it is well worth it. There are more in the series and they are equally as good and just as amusing!
Set in Mumbai, on Inspector Chopra's last day in the city police force, the story follows the central character through the trials and tribulations of investigating a death. For his boss, the death is inconsequential. For Chopra, it is not that simple and, despite being retired he continues to follow the case and ask questions, some of which get him into difficult spots. What, at first, appears to be a straight forward case becomes complex with multiple twists and turns which reach a thrilling conclusion.
The location is colourfully drawn and provides a perfect backdrop for the numerous characters in the story. Chopra, himself, is an upright, considerate and intelligent man and his character glides across the pages, but he knows when and how to be tough if he has to be. His wife, Poppy, is demanding and something of a whirlwind as she pursues her various causes. Both of these characters are very well drawn and it is easy to understand why they work so well together on the page. Chopra's mother-in-law, on the other hand, is a thorn in his side as he is the son-in-law who was not, and still isn't, good enough for her daughter. Within the household the dynamics between these three create some wonderfully comic moments which arise throughout the whole narrative and the wit is deliciously conveyed.
As for Chopra's inheritance... well, you will just have to read the book for yourself and, believe me, it is well worth it. There are more in the series and they are equally as good and just as amusing!
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