Captain Jim and Lady Diana Series
1894: Intrepid duo Captain Jim Agnihotri and Diana (nee Framji) return to British-ruled Bombay to rescue Diana’s brother, but can they, when they’ve broken the rules of rigid colonial society?
A “Holmesian” short story and three chapters of book #4 The Silversmith’s Puzzle! (Only available as kindle ebook.)
This splendid anthology includes Arsenic and the Shepherd, a short story about a case Captain Jim solved at the end of book #1 (Murder in Old Bombay)
The first-ever anthology of Detective fiction set in South Asia includes Arsenic and the Shepherd, a short story. (Two volume set)
Praise for Captain Jim and Lady Diana Mystery Series
“[Protagonist] Jim [Agnihotri] is an instantly likeable character whose good heart and endearing ways make him an ideal narrator…. His sleuthing takes him on an utterly enjoyable and picaresque journey through India on which he encounters beggars and brigands, adventure and danger – and finds romance.” ― Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review
“[E]xciting, romantic, and emotional, and evokes the vivid colors, sounds, and smells of India during British rule…. Murder in Old Bombay is a beautifully written novel that will be difficult to forget.” ― Ellery Queen Magazine
ONE OF NYTIMES BEST MYSTERIES OF 2020
“The mystery is strong, and it’s supported by plenty of intriguing historical detail.” —Booklist
POPSUGAR’S 10 Chilling Thriller and Mystery Books of the Month
WE ARE BOOKISH: Most Anticipated Books of the Month
One of CRIMEREADS‘ Best Traditional Mysteries of the Year
AUNT AGATHA’S TOP TEN OF THE YEAR
“Based on true events, March’s crisply written debut combines fascinating historic details with a clever puzzle.” ― Kirkus Reviews
“[A] beautifully told, exciting, adventure/romance with a well-crafted mystery at its center.” ― Mystery Scene Magazine, listed as a Fave Rave of the Year
“Nev March’s Murder in Old Bombay is a tale of intrigue, duplicity and, as the title suggests, murder. . . . March deftly uses James’ biracial background to depict the societal structure of India during the British Raj and, by extrapolation, to indict other societies in which race and caste are sources of discrimination.” ― BookPage
“Based on an actual event, the story paints a wonderful revealing background of colonial India with all its environments and visual beauty. Nev March does a fine job with the background as well as the characters which she portrays against the lushness, the beauty, riches, but also the sordid parts of India of the 1890s.” ― Mystery and Suspense Magazine
Nev March: Award Winning Author of Historical Mysteries 