Nothing is as it seems!

Bombay Monsoon by James W. Ziskin        

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Danny Jacobs, a journalist caught up in Bombay as Irandi Ghandi declares an Emergency to help save her party and her power. Democracy in India is at a standstill. Ghandi rounds up her opposition as the whole country faces upheaval

A beautiful young Indian woman, Sushmita leaves him breathless

Her companion, a Belgian it turns out, Willy Smets, takes to Danny like father to son

An ugly American, Russell Harlan Jr., a gorgeous German Lufthansa hostess, and Danny’s manservant of a few days, Ramu and Police Inspector Lockhande. Then there’s his boss Frank’s secretary, Janice.

All form a nexus around which we, along with Danny, are whirled.

One of Danny’s first stories, still on the back burner, was an interview with a bomb maker and terrorist. An unfortunate photo leaves Dan in a precarious position.

A dive into Indian and European society and culture in 1975 India where nothing is as it seems, cultural differences aside.

An intriguing thriller embedded in a culture where nothing is at it seems. So enjoyed this!

A Oceanview ARC via NetGalley.                                              

Many thanks to the author and publisher.