The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra: Baby Ganesh Agency Book 1 - Baby Ganesh series (Paperback)
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The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra: Baby Ganesh Agency Book 1 - Baby Ganesh series (Paperback)

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Published: 31/12/2015
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Waterstones Book Club Choice 2016

Mumbai, murder and a baby elephant combine in a charming, joyful mystery for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Rachel Joyce. On the day he retires, Inspector Ashwin Chopra discovers that he has inherited an elephant: an unlikely gift that could not be more inconvenient. For Chopra has one last case to solve...But as his murder investigation leads him across Mumbai - from its richest mansions to its murky underworld - he quickly discovers that a baby elephant may be exactly what an honest man needs. So begins the start of a quite unexpected partnership, and an utterly delightful new series.

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 9781473612280
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 229 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 22 mm


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Keeps things heart-warming while tackling corruption at the highest levels and violent crime at the lowest. Endearing and gripping, it sets up Inspector Chopra - and the elephant - for a long series. - Sunday Times

Enchanting - Woman & Home

Chopra, diligent, incorruptible and not entirely at ease with shiny new India, is a delight, as is his redoubtable wife, Poppy - and Ganesha the elephant, once he has cheered up a bit, proves a very useful ally indeed. Utterly charming - Guardian

Delightful and uplifting - The Bookseller

A cast of intriguing characters that it will be a joy to see develop. But the greatest strength is the setting in the teeming city of Mumbai, from which the colour and atmosphere flows out of every page in this enjoyable, whimsical tale - Daily Express

A sparkling debut with a zippy plot and an endearing set of characters - The Lady

A quirky murder mystery... full of colourful characters and insightful details about human motivation - Irish Examiner

A debut Mumbai-based "cosy" - complete with baby elephant - that keeps things heartwarming whiletackling corruption at the highest levels and violent crime at the lowest. Endearing, exotic and gripping, it setsup Inspector Chopra's detective agency - and the elephant - for a successful series. - The Sunday Times

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Emma Smith at Bedford

“A baby elephant and a mystery – perfect!”

From the opening line of this book I knew I would love it! On the day of his retirement Inspector Chopra receives an unusual inheritance in the form of a baby elephant. Retirement isn't easy for Inspector Chopra... More

Hardback edition
Helpful? Upvote 66

“Charming new read”

A wonderfully charming start to a potential new series!

Perfect to read with afternoon tea, just sit back and relax.

After all what is there not to love about an elephant who loves chocolate.

Recommended.

Paperback edition
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TheBookTrail

“Mumbai, murder and a baby elephant…..”

Inspector Ashwin Chopra is due to retire this very day from the Mumbai police department so he’s not expecting to have any more cases to solve before he goes. But then two mysteries fall right into his lap – luckily... More

Hardback edition
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