The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown

For centuries the Koh-i-Noor diamond has set man against man and king against king. Now part of the British Crown Jewels, the priceless gem is a prize that many have killed to possess. So when the Crown Jewels go on display in Mumbai, security is everyone’s principal concern. And yet, on the very day Inspector Chopra visits the exhibition, the diamond is stolen from under his nose. The heist was daring and seemingly impossible. The hunt is on for the culprits. But it soon becomes clear that only one man – and his elephant – can possibly crack this case …

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10 thoughts on “The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown”

    • Thank you Carol. Thats lovely of you to say and to let me know. These books represent my own wonderful memories of the ten years I spent in India, so it is so nice to hear from enthusiastic readers. I wish you all the best. Vaseem, LONDON

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  3. I’ve just read The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra for my March online ‘Comfort Book Club’ book. Everyone loved it! Wonderful characters and evocative descriptions of Mumbai. I am now going to read all your other books.

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    • Dear Karen, that’s so lovely to hear! Your Comfort Book Club sounds wonderful – and what a lovely name for a book club. What could be more comforting than books? If you would ever like me to Zoom call to chat with your book club, let me know. I’d be happy to do so.

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      • Hi Vaseem, thanks for your lovely reply. It isn’t actually my book club – The Comfort Book Club is hosted by Miranda Mills on YouTube but I will pass your message on to her.

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  4. Please do and say hi to Miranda and the Comfort Book Club members from me! Love that name! Makes me think of being on a sofa with a good book on a cold day with a nice bowl of custard and cake to go with it 🙂

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