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The Case of the Love Commandos

By: Tarquin Hall
Narrated by: Sam Dastor
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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 AudioGo Contemporary Contemporary Romance Detective Family Life Genre Fiction Mystery Private Investigators Fiction Romance Suspense

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"The Indian Hercule Poirot" ( Financial Times)
"These books are little gems. They are beautifully written, amusing, and intensely readable." (Alexander McCall Smith)
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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

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A good story with well drawn characters with more than a touch of humour. For me the main character, known to his wife as Chubby, is an Indian version of Poirot. A moral, but rather bumptious private detective.
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

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Sam Dastor at his best always a pleasure to listen to. As for Puri fast becoming a favourite detective.

Very good read as always

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I was a delight to find people sitting down to eat a proper meal. From the many books I've read, I was beginning to think the majority of people eat on salad, noodles and pizza. I was also impressed by the main character being able to eat two Scottish Bonnets. I've only ever managed one.

Great series

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I really enjoy this series. The characters are fun and the stories are neither predictable nor nonsensical.
I really like the narration, as it brings the characters and scenery to life.
I’ve also learnt a lot about Indian history and culture from this series. The author does a good job of including very serious subjects and elements of humour, while still telling a cohesive murder mystery.

Excellent

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