Ragtime in Simla

Set in the vibrant summer capital of the British Raj in 1922, the story follows detective Joe Sandilands as he travels to Simla for a social gathering. His journey takes a dark turn when his companion, a Russian opera singer, is murdered en route. As he delves into the investigation, Joe uncovers a web of secrets tied to the post-World War I era, revealing a hidden world of crime beneath Simla's glamorous surface. The narrative blends intrigue with the historical backdrop of the jazz age and colonial society.