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Ragtime in Simla

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Set in the vibrant summer capital of the British Raj in 1922, the story follows detective Joe Sandilands as he travels to Simla for a social gathering. His journey takes a dark turn when his companion, a Russian opera singer, is murdered en route. As he delves into the investigation, Joe uncovers a web of secrets tied to the post-World War I era, revealing a hidden world of crime beneath Simla's glamorous surface. The narrative blends intrigue with the historical backdrop of the jazz age and colonial society.

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Ragtime in Simla, Barbara Cleverly

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2006
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Title
Ragtime in Simla
Language
English
Released
2006
Format
Paperback
Pages
384
ISBN13
9780385339728
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3.8 out of 5
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Set in the vibrant summer capital of the British Raj in 1922, the story follows detective Joe Sandilands as he travels to Simla for a social gathering. His journey takes a dark turn when his companion, a Russian opera singer, is murdered en route. As he delves into the investigation, Joe uncovers a web of secrets tied to the post-World War I era, revealing a hidden world of crime beneath Simla's glamorous surface. The narrative blends intrigue with the historical backdrop of the jazz age and colonial society.