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- Book Title
- Disappearance in Fiji
- Publication Name
- A Disappearance In Fiji
- Title
- A Disappearance In Fiji
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN-10
- 1641294299
- EAN
- 9781641294294
- ISBN
- 9781641294294
- Publisher
- SOHO Press, Incorporated
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Mystery & Detective / Historical, Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime
- Release Date
- 06/06/2023
- Release Year
- 2023
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 1in
- Item Length
- 8.5in
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Item Width
- 5.7in
- Item Weight
- 15.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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1914, Fiji: 25-year-old Akal Singh would rather be anywhere but this tropical paradise-or, as he calls it, 'this godforsaken island.' After a promising start to his police career in his native India and Hong Kong, Akal has been sent to Fiji as punishment for a humiliating professional mistake. Lonely and grumpy, Akal plods through his work and dreams of getting back to Hong Kong. When an indentured Indian woman goes missing from a sugarcane plantation and Fiji's newspapers scream 'kidnapping,' the inspector-general reluctantly assigns Akal the case, giving him strict instructions to view this investigation as nothing more than cursory. Akal, eager to achieve redemption, agrees-but soon finds himself far more invested than he ever expected. Now not only is he investigating a disappearance, but also confronting the brutal realities of the indentured workers' existence and the racism of the British colonizers in Fiji-along with his own thorny notions of personhood and caste. And early in
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SOHO Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1641294299
ISBN-13
9781641294294
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10057274346
Product Key Features
Book Title
Disappearance in Fiji
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Historical, Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.7in
Item Weight
15.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
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Pr9619.4.R37d57 2023
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Praise for A Disappearance in Fiji A Historical Novels Review Editors' Choice "Akal finds himself learning about the harrowing effects of colonialism, indentured servitude and caste. Rao expertly juggles the weighty themes and, in Akal, has the makings of a memorable series detective." --Sarah Weinman, The New York Times Book Review "Combining a tightly plotted mystery with a thoughtful critique of colonialism, A Disappearance in Fiji establishes debut author Rao as a writer to watch." -- Parade "This is an utterly charming novel. The setting is exotic and the characters are intriguing. Nilima Rao is an author well worth discovering." --Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series "Meet Sergeant Akal Singh, the complex and charming hero of a thoroughly original mystery set in 1914 Fiji. Fans of Golden Age mysteries will relish this debut novel by a compelling new talent, Nilima Rao. More, please!" --Sujata Massey, Agatha Award-winning author of The Widows of Malabar Hill "A poignant and entertaining read . . . Sergeant Akal Singh is a charmingly imperfect and captivating protagonist. I love Akal and hope we'll be seeing a lot more of him!" --Ovidia Yu, author of the Aunty Lee Singaporean Mysteries "A marvelous debut that beautifully paints life in a part of the world that few of us have a chance to visit. The highlight of Nilima Rao's well-crafted novel set in Fiji in the days of British colonial rule is the collision of cultures and class and how one man is charged with the task of unlocking the mysteries they create. A pleasure to read." --Colin Cotterill, author of the Dr. Siri Paiboun Mysteries "A gripping, authentic and brilliantly told mystery story that brings to life colonial era Fiji with a wealth of intriguing characters and underlying tensions. I have found a new favorite mystery series!" --A.M. Stuart, author of the Harriet Gordon Mysteries "A vivid read . . .The novel focuses on some wide societal issueswhite colonialism, systemic racism, indentured servitude, and corporate greedin the context of an excellent story . . . [Akal is] an endearing and iconic hero." --Historical Novels Review "An absorbing mystery . . . An insightful, determined main character, the unearthing of the wrongs of indentured servitude, and a compelling plot make this a promising start to a new series. Fans of Harini Nagendra's The Bangalore Detectives Club (2022), also about the wrongs inflicted under British colonialism, should love this mystery." --Booklist, Starred Review "[A] debut with a relatable heart. A complex and engaging mystery given even greater weight by its important historical backdrop." --Kirkus Reviews "Rao skillfully weaves descriptions of the treatment and living conditions of Indian workers into the propulsive plot and draws a host of vibrant characters. This is an exceptionally promising debut." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review, Praise for A Disappearance in Fiji A Historical Novels Review Editors' Choice "This is an utterly charming novel. The setting is exotic and the characters are intriguing. Nilima Rao is an author well worth discovering." --Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series "Meet Sergeant Akal Singh, the complex and charming hero of a thoroughly original mystery set in 1914 Fiji. Fans of Golden Age mysteries will relish this debut novel by a compelling new talent, Nilima Rao. More, please!" --Sujata Massey, Agatha Award-winning author of The Widows of Malabar Hill "A poignant and entertaining read . . . Sergeant Akal Singh is a charmingly imperfect and captivating protagonist. I love Akal and hope we'll be seeing a lot more of him!" --Ovidia Yu, author of the Aunty Lee Singaporean Mysteries "A marvelous debut that beautifully paints life in a part of the world that few of us have a chance to visit. The highlight of Nilima Rao's well-crafted novel set in Fiji in the days of British colonial rule is the collision of cultures and class and how one man is charged with the task of unlocking the mysteries they create. A pleasure to read." --Colin Cotterill, author of the Dr. Siri Paiboun Mysteries "A gripping, authentic and brilliantly told mystery story that brings to life colonial era Fiji with a wealth of intriguing characters and underlying tensions. I have found a new favorite mystery series!" --A.M. Stuart, author of the Harriet Gordon Mysteries "A vivid read . . .The novel focuses on some wide societal issueswhite colonialism, systemic racism, indentured servitude, and corporate greedin the context of an excellent story . . . [Akal is] an endearing and iconic hero." --Historical Novels Review "An absorbing mystery . . . An insightful, determined main character, the unearthing of the wrongs of indentured servitude, and a compelling plot make this a promising start to a new series. Fans of Harini Nagendra's The Bangalore Detectives Club (2022), also about the wrongs inflicted under British colonialism, should love this mystery." --Booklist, Starred Review "[A] debut with a relatable heart. A complex and engaging mystery given even greater weight by its important historical backdrop." --Kirkus Reviews "Rao skillfully weaves descriptions of the treatment and living conditions of Indian workers into the propulsive plot and draws a host of vibrant characters. This is an exceptionally promising debut." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review, Praise for A Disappearance in Fiji "Sergeant Akal Singh is a charmingly imperfect and captivating protagonist, unhappily posted to Fiji from Hong Kong. His attempts to adapt to his new circumstances while investigating a disappearance in a situation where those in power 'are all much more concerned about the state of their wallets than the state of their souls' make for a poignant and entertaining read. I particularly enjoyed his growing relationship with his friends Taviti and Robert and while caught up in the story, learned quite a bit about the history of Fiji, the Fijian Indians, and the treatment of Indian women on the plantations." --Ovidia Yu, author of the Aunty Lee Singaporean Mysteries, Praise for A Disappearance in Fiji "This is an utterly charming novel. The setting is exotic and the characters are intriguing. Nilima Rao is an author well worth discovering." --Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series "Meet Sergeant Akal Singh, the complex and charming hero of a thoroughly original mystery set in 1914 Fiji. Fans of Golden Age mysteries will relish this debut novel by a compelling new talent, Nilima Rao. More, please!" --Sujata Massey, Agatha Award-winning author of The Widows of Malabar Hill "A poignant and entertaining read . . . Sergeant Akal Singh is a charmingly imperfect and captivating protagonist. I love Akal and hope we'll be seeing a lot more of him!" --Ovidia Yu, author of the Aunty Lee Singaporean Mysteries "A marvelous debut that beautifully paints life in a part of the world that few of us have a chance to visit. The highlight of Nilima Rao's well-crafted novel set in Fiji in the days of British colonial rule is the collision of cultures and class and how one man is charged with the task of unlocking the mysteries they create. A pleasure to read." --Colin Cotterill, author of the Dr. Siri Paiboun Mysteries "A gripping, authentic and brilliantly told mystery story that brings to life colonial era Fiji with a wealth of intriguing characters and underlying tensions. I have found a new favorite mystery series!" --A.M. Stuart, author of the Harriet Gordon Mysteries, Praise for A Disappearance in Fiji "This is an utterly charming novel. The setting is exotic and the characters are intriguing. Nilima Rao is an author well worth discovering." --Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series "Meet Sergeant Akal Singh, the complex and charming hero of a thoroughly original mystery set in 1914 Fiji. Fans of Golden Age mysteries will relish this debut novel by a compelling new talent, Nilima Rao. More, please!" --Sujata Massey, Agatha Award-winning author of The Widows of Malabar Hill "A poignant and entertaining read . . . Sergeant Akal Singh is a charmingly imperfect and captivating protagonist. I love Akal and hope we'll be seeing a lot more of him!" --Ovidia Yu, author of the Aunty Lee Singaporean Mysteries "A marvelous debut that beautifully paints life in a part of the world that few of us have a chance to visit. The highlight of Nilima Rao's well-crafted novel set in Fiji in the days of British colonial rule is the collision of cultures and class and how one man is charged with the task of unlocking the mysteries they create. A pleasure to read." --Colin Cotterill, author of the Dr. Siri Paiboun Mysteries "A gripping, authentic and brilliantly told mystery story that brings to life colonial era Fiji with a wealth of intriguing characters and underlying tensions. I have found a new favorite mystery series!" --A.M. Stuart, author of the Harriet Gordon Mysteries "Rao skillfully weaves descriptions of the treatment and living conditions of Indian workers into the propulsive plot and draws a host of vibrant characters. This is an exceptionally promising debut." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review, Praise for A Disappearance in Fiji "Meet Sergeant Akal Singh, the complex and charming hero of a thoroughly original mystery set in 1914 Fiji. Fans of Golden Age mysteries will relish this debut novel by a compelling new talent, Nilima Rao. More, please!" --Sujata Massey, Agatha Award-winning author of The Widows of Malabar Hill "A poignant and entertaining read . . . Sergeant Akal Singh is a charmingly imperfect and captivating protagonist. I love Akal and hope we'll be seeing a lot more of him!" --Ovidia Yu, author of the Aunty Lee Singaporean Mysteries "A marvelous debut that beautifully paints life in a part of the world that few of us have a chance to visit. The highlight of Nilima Rao's well-crafted novel set in Fiji in the days of British colonial rule is the collision of cultures and class and how one man is charged with the task of unlocking the mysteries they create. A pleasure to read." --Colin Cotterill, author of the Dr. Siri Paiboun Mysteries, Praise for A Disappearance in Fiji "This is an utterly charming novel. The setting is exotic and the characters are intriguing. Nilima Rao is an author well worth discovering." --Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series "Meet Sergeant Akal Singh, the complex and charming hero of a thoroughly original mystery set in 1914 Fiji. Fans of Golden Age mysteries will relish this debut novel by a compelling new talent, Nilima Rao. More, please!" --Sujata Massey, Agatha Award-winning author of The Widows of Malabar Hill "A poignant and entertaining read . . . Sergeant Akal Singh is a charmingly imperfect and captivating protagonist. I love Akal and hope we'll be seeing a lot more of him!" --Ovidia Yu, author of the Aunty Lee Singaporean Mysteries "A marvelous debut that beautifully paints life in a part of the world that few of us have a chance to visit. The highlight of Nilima Rao's well-crafted novel set in Fiji in the days of British colonial rule is the collision of cultures and class and how one man is charged with the task of unlocking the mysteries they create. A pleasure to read." --Colin Cotterill, author of the Dr. Siri Paiboun Mysteries "A gripping, authentic and brilliantly told mystery story that brings to life colonial era Fiji with a wealth of intriguing characters and underlying tensions. I have found a new favorite mystery series!" --A.M. Stuart, author of the Harriet Gordon Mysteries "A vivid read . . .The novel focuses on some wide societal issueswhite colonialism, systemic racism, indentured servitude, and corporate greedin the context of an excellent story . . . [Akal is] an endearing and iconic hero." --Historical Novels Review "An absorbing mystery . . . An insightful, determined main character, the unearthing of the wrongs of indentured servitude, and a compelling plot make this a promising start to a new series. Fans of Harini Nagendra's The Bangalore Detectives Club (2022), also about the wrongs inflicted under British colonialism, should love this mystery." --Booklist, Starred Review "[A] debut with a relatable heart. A complex and engaging mystery given even greater weight by its important historical backdrop." --Kirkus Reviews "Rao skillfully weaves descriptions of the treatment and living conditions of Indian workers into the propulsive plot and draws a host of vibrant characters. This is an exceptionally promising debut." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review, Praise for A Disappearance in Fiji "A poignant and entertaining read . . . Sergeant Akal Singh is a charmingly imperfect and captivating protagonist. I love Akal and hope we'll be seeing a lot more of him!" --Ovidia Yu, author of the Aunty Lee Singaporean Mysteries, Praise for A Disappearance in Fiji "Rao skillfully weaves descriptions of the treatment and living conditions of Indian workers into the propulsive plot and draws a host of vibrant characters. This is an exceptionally promising debut." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "This is an utterly charming novel. The setting is exotic and the characters are intriguing. Nilima Rao is an author well worth discovering." --Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series "Meet Sergeant Akal Singh, the complex and charming hero of a thoroughly original mystery set in 1914 Fiji. Fans of Golden Age mysteries will relish this debut novel by a compelling new talent, Nilima Rao. More, please!" --Sujata Massey, Agatha Award-winning author of The Widows of Malabar Hill "A poignant and entertaining read . . . Sergeant Akal Singh is a charmingly imperfect and captivating protagonist. I love Akal and hope we'll be seeing a lot more of him!" --Ovidia Yu, author of the Aunty Lee Singaporean Mysteries "A marvelous debut that beautifully paints life in a part of the world that few of us have a chance to visit. The highlight of Nilima Rao's well-crafted novel set in Fiji in the days of British colonial rule is the collision of cultures and class and how one man is charged with the task of unlocking the mysteries they create. A pleasure to read." --Colin Cotterill, author of the Dr. Siri Paiboun Mysteries "A gripping, authentic and brilliantly told mystery story that brings to life colonial era Fiji with a wealth of intriguing characters and underlying tensions. I have found a new favorite mystery series!" --A.M. Stuart, author of the Harriet Gordon Mysteries
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