The Case of the Love Commandos
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Get 30 days of Premium Plus free
Buy Now for £12.99
-
Narrated by:
-
Sam Dastor
-
By:
-
Tarquin Hall
About this listen
The wonderful fourth outing for Delhi detective Vish Puri.
When Ram and Tulsi fall in love, the young woman’s parents are dead set against the union. She’s from a high-caste family; he’s an Untouchable, from the lowest strata of Indian society. Young Tulsi’s father locks her up and promises to hunt down the “loverboy dog.” Fortunately, India’s Love Commandos, a group of volunteers dedicated to helping mixed-caste couples, come to the rescue. But just after they liberate Tulsi, Ram is mysteriously snatched from his hiding place.
The task of finding him falls to India’s “Most Private Investigator”. Unfortunately, Vish Puri is not having a good month. He’s failed to recover a cache of stolen jewels. His wallet has been stolen and he’s having to rely on his infuriating Mummy-ji to get it back. And to top it all, his archrival, suave investigator Hari Kumar, is also trying to locate Ram.
To reunite the star-crossed lovers, Puri and his team of operatives must infiltrate Ram’s village and navigate the caste politics shaped by millennia-old prejudices.
©2013 Sacred Cow Media Ltd (P)2013 Random House AudioGoCritic reviews
"These books are little gems. They are beautifully written, amusing, and intensely readable." (Alexander McCall Smith)
What made the experience of listening to The Case of the Love Commandos the most enjoyable?
A well woven story, beautifully narrated as always by Sam Dastor. It had enough twists and turns to keep me guessing but it wouldn't have mattered if it hadn't - the real highlight is the way India shines through. The characters, particularly Mummy-ji, are just a joy. I hope Vish Puri has a long life!Entertaining, funny and clever
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This story involves corruption at a high level as well as a love story between people from very different castes. Thus combining threads of old and modern India.
The Case of the Love Commandos
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Very good read as always
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
What did you like most about The Case of the Love Commandos?
This is the most recent of Tarquin Hall's accounts of his Indian private investigator. It isn't necessary to read them in order, but I think it is best to start with The Case of the Missing Servant and build with the character as Hall does. Fat, slightly pompous, but alert and cunning, Vish Puri solves his cases by knowing India and the Indians. Hall injects huge amounts of humour into this narrative partly through genuine Indian English - 'Don't do tension!' and partly through a range of unforgettable characters from 'mummy-ji' (his mother who has a propensity for detective work herself) and his helpers - Flashlight and others. Behind the crime stories are fascinating nuggets of Indian history and character - in this case, it is about the (true) organisation which helps lovers to get away from families intent on imposing arranged marriages. Sam Dastor is the perfect reader - a straightforward, clear narrative becomes complete 3D technicolor as he goes into character. And what a joy this is! With both Hall and Dastor really knowing India, this series is totally gripping. I can't wait for the next one - and I really advise you to listen to Dastor - much better than reading the book!Is this the best Vish Puri?
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Great series
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.