One of the standout features of this novel is the character of Perveen Mistry. The descriptions of the bustling streets, the colorful bazaars, and the opulent homes of the wealthy add depth and richness to the story. Massey has skillfully woven together historical facts with fiction to create a vivid picture of a city on the cusp of change.
The novel is expertly crafted, with intricate details of life in Bombay during the 1920s. However, what seems like a routine legal matter soon turns into a deadly mystery, and Perveen finds herself in the middle of a web of lies, secrets, and murders.
When three widows of a wealthy and influential Muslim family are left vulnerable after their husband’s sudden death, Perveen is called to their home to ensure that their financial affairs are in order. The novel revolves around Perveen Mistry, a young, independent, and intelligent Parsi woman who works as a lawyer in her father’s firm. The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey is a thrilling Golden Age style mystery novel set in 1920s Bombay.
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