27. Death in the Andamans by M.M. Kaye

Death in the Andamans is one of six mystery/suspense novels written by M.M. Kaye, all of which are set in various Outposts of Empire, back in the days when there still was an Empire. She was a soldier’s wife, and she wrote what she knew, so the books are interesting from a historical perspective, as well as being very good mysteries.

M.M. Kaye is better known for her novel The Far Pavilions and a really great children’s book, The Ordinary Princess, but her mysteries are worth checking out. Death in the Andamans was the only one I hadn’t read, and it was quite good, although my favourite is still Death in Berlin.

Books read: 27/50
Pages read: 6,841/15,000

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Tags: 50 Book Challenge 2007, M.M. Kaye