Murder in Amaravati
Murder in Amaravati
118 copies bought in the last 30 days
In a small village set on the bank of the river Krishna, a staunch Brahmin priest investigates the murder of a prostitute. Things come to a head when, suddenly, all clues point to him being the killer.
This title is part of the Crime Fiction Bundle, a hand-picked 4-book collection that you can grab for just ₹599 (Save 50%). [See the Bundle]
Couldn't load pickup availability
Important Checkout Note: This is a digital product. No shipping necessary. Still, when you checkout, we collect a billing address solely to comply with Indian GST and ecommerce regulations.
Our 5 Guarantees
Instant Download Guarantee
Instant Download Guarantee
Your order is completely digital. Your products will be delivered via a download link, sent to your email. Start reading immediately!
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Don't like it? No problem! We'll refund your money, no questions asked.
100% Secure Checkout Guarantee
100% Secure Checkout Guarantee
We use Razorpay, India's #1 payment gateway. Your checkout is 100% secure.
100% Compatibility Guarantee
100% Compatibility Guarantee
We deliver your book in four version: ePUB, MOBI, HTML and PDF. They open on any and every reading app. Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Adobe Reader - you name it!
Printable PDF Guarantee
Printable PDF Guarantee
Like to read on paper? No worries! With every order we include a printable PDF specifically formatted for on-paper reading. Print out a copy for yourself whenever you want.
Product Information
In a small South Indian village, a Brahmin priest investigates the murder of a prostitute.
Padmavati, the village hostess, is found dead in the inner sanctum of the Kali temple. Men were ashamed of her; women hated her.
But who had the motive, the means and opportunity to kill her?
Padmavati charged by the hour - her laughs, her understanding, her empathy, her advice - everything was available only in return for payment, which made her, in the Sarpanch's eyes, a little more than a trader.
Shekhar, Seetaramaiah, Satyam - how many men did she have in her grasp?
The case puts head constable Venkat Reddy in a quandary. He finds an unlikely ally in Krishna Shastri, the village priest.
They must together tease out the solution to this little puzzle, and they must realize that they cannot trust anyone – not even each other.
A must-read for all mystery lovers.
View full details
Taking off one star because there are four books in the bundle, and I didn't like all four equally. Maybe I am in the minority here, I enjoyed Murder in Amaravati and Banquet on the Dead more than the Birbal novels. But overall, easy to recommend these books to all mystery lovers at this price. A whole weekend of reading for the price of a meal, at the convenience of your home. Go for it!
What I liked: creative use of folklore to tell a crime story. The writing style is fluid without being too caught up. Reminded me of the old mysteries of the golden age. What I did not like: too many liberties taken with the historical record. Here and there, the language becomes modern and takes you out of the story. But despite all this, I enjoyed the book. Worth trying.
I was initially worried that loading the book into my Kindle would be difficult. But the instructions post order are very clear. I did not even know Kindle had a 'send to Kindle' feature? Be that as it may, I am glad I gave Crows of Agra and Sharath Komarraju a chance. More than anything I enjoyed the scenes in which Akbar and Birbal banter about how many crows there are in Agra. Brought back memories of the old Akbar-Birbal stories!
Must read for crime fiction fans! Bonus points if you also enjoy historical fiction and have a nostalgic love for Agatha Christie's Poirot and Marple. Finished all the books in one sitting. Two thumbs up!
I was a little hesitant in purchasing these books because I had not heard of Sharath Komarraju before. But I needn't have worried. The stories and writing are top class! Each of the four books have different themes, different plots, and different resolutions. No repetition of writing style or words. I am so happy to have discovered a new Indian writer!