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Vish Puri E Il Caso Della Domestica Scomparsa (2009)

by Tarquin Hall(Favorite Author)
3.69 of 5 Votes: 3
ISBN
8804592494 (ISBN13: 9788804592495)
languge
English
publisher
A. Mondadori
series
Vish Puri
review 1: Vish Puri is a second-generation detective, carrying on his late father’s legacy by investigating a variety of interesting cases in the clamorous city of Delhi. Owner of the prestigious Most Private Investigators, Puri has hired an eclectic but unquestionably talented group of employees who help plant bugs, tail suspects, and infiltrate businesses. Also offering assistance are Puri’s wife and meddlesome mother, contributing to a truly interesting set of characters. In the first book of the series, Puri is enlisted to clear an honest lawyer’s name as he is framed for the murder of his housekeeper. Having recently survived his own assassination attempt and currently carrying out an investigation for his childhood hero, though, Puri is stretched a little thin. Can he ma... morenage to track down one killer while avoiding his own? To date, India remains one of my most interesting travel destinations. In this day and age, so many cities seem so alike, but when I went to India a few years ago, I truly felt like I was out of my element, and I LOVED it. The people were kind, the architecture was enchanting, the history was rich; I took a thousand photos and still feel like I can’t do it justice. Reading this book took me back to the frenzied streets of a city that entranced me. This book was one of the most unique mysteries I’ve read with characters I instantly liked. While I found it hard to keep up with Puri’s chain of thought sometimes, especially during his investigation, the story kept me guessing, and the ending really fit everything together neatly.Altogether, this is a worthy read for any traveler and mystery-lover.
review 2: Vish Puri, "Chubby", is a middle-aged private investigator from India. He likes good food, nice whiskey and nice clothes. He values traditional Indian values and is concerned about western bad habits coming to India. Vish Puri is hired to help lawyer Ajay Kasliwal whose maid servant has gone missing. Kasliwal is accused of murdering her, so Vish must find the servant. It is not an easy task because only the servants first name is known, Mary. The Case of the Missing Servant is funny and entertaining mystery in exotic India with some social commentary. Compared to Mma Ramotswe books, Vish Puri adventure contains more action and more technical methods. There is a vocabulary of Indian words in the end of the book. less
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Kathy
Nicely paced and interesting locations in India. One for detective fans.
shaddan
One of the best books I read. Simple and entertaining.
akamat
3 1/2 stars
RipNic
Love it!
mitz
3,5
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