Inspector Ghote's First Case

Keating, H. R. F.

ISBN 10: 0749079703 / ISBN 13: 9780749079703

Published by Allison & Busby, London, 2008

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first edition mystery, first printing, true British first, featuring Indian policeman Inspector Ghote, very good plus condition in very good plus dustjacket, ex-libris with the usual stamps and and glued dustjacket cover with a price sticker, pages tanned. Seller Inventory # 004176

Bibliographic Details

Title: Inspector Ghote's First Case

Publisher: Allison & Busby, London

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First

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Synopsis:

Newly-promoted Inspector Ghote is thrilled to be granted casual leave until he takes up his post, as it allows him to spend time with his heavily pregnant wife, who is desperate to watch a showing of "Hamlet" at the cinema. Their plans are ruined, however, since Sir Rustom Engineer requires Ghote to investigate the suicide of his friend's wife. Worried about his wife's imminent delivery, Ghote nevertheless travels to the home of Mr. Dawkins, where he is unconvinced by the story of Iris Dawkins' death. Especially when he recognises the officer in charge, Darrani, well-known for his close-mindedness. Ghote is determined to investigate further, with a Hamlet-esque awareness of how deceiving appearances can really be...