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'Wonderfully atmospheric and full of believable characters. A really meaty crime novel' Ian Moore, author of “Death And Boules”
This is an enchanting novel: a collaboration enhanced by the empathy and expertise of its translator, Gregory Dowling.----SHOTS Magazine
A juicily acerbic mystery that’s more lurid soap opera than whodunit. ----Kirkus Reviews
Elegant prose and a keen sense of place help bring the narrative to life. It’s a solid whodunit that doubles as a captivating look at a country in transition. “ Publishers Weekly
"This finely engineered, haunting novel has been deservedly garlanded with awards.” ---Financial Times
“A brilliant cocktail of mystery and recent history, compellingly told".--Kirkus Reviews
“A masterpiece!” Libération
"This is an impressive, well-written and consistently interesting work.” ---The Critic
"And as ever in Buenos Aires, those who send the triggermen are rarely those who pay the price." ---Times
It is sparely-written, short, and first-rate.” ---The Critic
"This Swiss-set crime novel with a somewhat grumpy lead is a fascinating mix of knotty crime investigation, complicated family relationships, the glory of food, and love of place."--- LoveReading
Nair is one of India's foremost writers and she has an almost Dickensian ability to handle a huge cast of characters.”---Sunday Times, Picks of the Month
