The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey

THE SATAPUR MOONSTONE by Sujata Massey (The Widows of Malabar Hill) is the newest mystery story about Preveen Mistry set in 1920’s India.  Once again, Massey has crafted a complex story filled with historical perspective, particularly about British rule and the inheritance of power by local maharajas. When both the grandmother and the recently widowed mother of a young Indian prince of Satapur write to the British civil service for help in settling the difference in views on how (and where) the young man will be schooled, Bombay’s female lawyer, Preveen Mistry, is asked to visit the palace and to make a recommendation. It’s a difficult journey and her welcome is not particularly warm – in fact, she is almost poisoned and danger definitely lurks for her and the maharaja. Featuring a strong, independent sleuth, THE SATAPUR MOONSTONE received a starred review from Publishers Weekly.  Hints at future adventures have this reader already looking forward to the next in the series by Massey, an award winning author.