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Name: The murder of the maharajah
Author: H. R. F. Keating

📘 The murder of the maharajah by H. R. F. Keating

Set in the opulent Summer Palace of Bhopore, India, 1930, the tale follows a group of Western visitors who are drawn into the world of an extravagant Maharajah and his entourage. The narrative introduces the Maharajah’s heir, the sensual Porgy, his English chorus‑girl mistress, a mysterious chief minister, and the dignified British Resident with his young son. When the Maharajah is murdered, a determined District Superintendent of Police is called in to interrogate the suspects and uncover the killer. The story weaves political intrigue, social dynamics, and a relentless pursuit of justice amid the backdrop of colonial India.

First publish date: 1980

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: H. R. F. Keating

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