Description
It is India 1922 and the wives of officers in the Bengal Greys have been dying violently, one each year and always in March. The only link between the bizarre but apparently accidental deaths is the bunches of small red roses that appear on the women's graves.
When a fifth wife is found with her wrists cut in a bath of blood the Govenor rejects the verdict of suicide and calls in Joe Sandilands, an ex-soldier and Scotland Yard Detective. It becomes clear to Joe that the deaths are, indeed, a series of murders and they are have not yet run their course.
Who will be the recipient of the next - and last - Kashmiri Roses? As he discovers the shocking truth Joe must work fast to unmask a killer whose motives are rooted in the dark history of India itself.
The very first Joe Sandilands mystery from the prize winning Barbara Cleverly re-launched with a fantastic new cover treatment.
About the Author
Barbara Cleverly was born in the north of England and is a graduate of Durham University. A former French teacher, her Joe Sandilands series was inspired by the contents of an old trunk in her attic. She now lives in the middle of Cambridge.
Reviews
Praise for Barbara Cleverly:
Colourful historical detail with a modern rendition of the classic mystery novel.
Spectacular and dashing. Spellbinding. * New York Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472111548
Author Barbara Cleverly
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Constable
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 210g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 129mm * 20mm
