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The Perfect Murder

H.R.F. Keating
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The Perfect Murder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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H.R.F. Keating

The Perfect Murder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

India • 1960s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Perfect Murder by H.R.F. Keating is a detective novel featuring Inspector Ghote of the Bombay Police. The story revolves around Inspector Ghote's investigation of a potential murder that appears deceptively straightforward. As Ghote delves deeper, he encounters bureaucratic challenges and cultural intricacies, unveiling the complexity of achieving justice in a nuanced setting.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.7

1,256 ratings

59%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Perfect Murder by H.R.F. Keating offers an engaging mystery set in India, praised for its cultural authenticity and vivid settings. Inspector Ghote's character is both tenacious and relatable, adding depth. Some critics note a slow pace at times, but overall, it remains a compelling read due to its clever plot and humorous undertones.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Perfect Murder?

A reader who enjoys The Perfect Murder by H.R.F. Keating would likely appreciate classic, character-driven detective fiction. Fans of Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd or Dorothy L. Sayers’ Whose Body? will be drawn to its clever plots and engaging mysteries.

3.7

1,256 ratings

59%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

India • 1960s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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