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Ragtime in Simla (Detective Joe Sandilands, Bk 2)
Ragtime in Simla - Detective Joe Sandilands, Bk 2
Author: Barbara Cleverly
Simla 1922. While the rest of India bakes in the hot season, up in the pine-scented coolness of the Himalayan hills the English have recreated a vision of home. Here are half-timbered houses, amateur theatricals, gymkhanas and a glittering vice-regal court for the socialites. The summer capital of the British Raj is fizzing with the energy of th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780440242239
ISBN-10: 0440242231
Publication Date: 10/26/2004
Pages: 384
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3.7 stars, based on 25 ratings
Publisher: Dell
Book Type: Paperback
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 reviewed Ragtime in Simla (Detective Joe Sandilands, Bk 2) on + 28 more book reviews
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great historical mystery- this is 2nd in a series. The setting is during the 1920's in India , at the end of the British rule...the Raj. The main character is a detective who had been a military officer in the British army. "Filled with intrigue, suspense, and characters skilled in the art of deception...perfect for historical mystery fans" - Booklist
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 reviewed Ragtime in Simla (Detective Joe Sandilands, Bk 2) on + 5 more book reviews
great writing, but i figured out the mystery very early in the book.
helena avatar reviewed Ragtime in Simla (Detective Joe Sandilands, Bk 2) on + 4 more book reviews
Excellent descriptions of the time, locale and social mores of British Colonial India. The central character, however, does not have the attitudes of his time and nationality. Rather, he reflects more of a 21st century view of the Indians he encounters. That seems unlikely to be realistic but is easier on our eyes and is less distracting from the stoyr line.
reviewed Ragtime in Simla (Detective Joe Sandilands, Bk 2) on + 296 more book reviews
This is the second in a series of mysteries set in colonial India in the time of the Raj. I have read the first, also, and plan to read the rest---they are really very good with interesting well-rounded characters in a setting that I find fascinating, though now it is long-gone. I would heartily recommend them!
reader4fun avatar reviewed Ragtime in Simla (Detective Joe Sandilands, Bk 2) on
Another great book by Ms. Cleverly. I highly recommend it.


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