{"product_id":"9781399707602","title":"Death of a Lesser God","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the fourth thriller of the Malabar House series, \u003cstrong\u003eDeath of a Lesser God\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the intricate narrative woven by Vaseem Khan. Set against the backdrop of post-colonial India, Inspector Persis Wadia finds herself embroiled in a murder case that unearths the lingering scars of a tumultuous past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs tensions rise, James Whitby stands on the brink of execution for the murder of lawyer Fareed Mazumdar. His father, a staunch arch-colonialist, demands a fresh inquiry into the case, propelling Persis and Scotland Yard's Archie Blackfinch to Calcutta. Their investigation reveals unsettling connections to the murder of an African-American G.I. during the riots of 1946, a crime steeped in both racial and political complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel deftly navigates the intricate social fabric of a country grappling with its identity. Khan's writing is both evocative and precise, painting a vivid picture of the era while exploring themes of justice, colonial legacy, and the intersection of race and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJustice and Injustice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pursuit of truth in a fractured society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColonial Legacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The impact of colonialism on contemporary relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The struggle for self-definition in a changing world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Khan's ability to weave historical detail with gripping narrative is unparalleled.\" - Literary Review\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Khan's previous works, as well as readers who appreciate the likes of Abir Mukherjee or Vaseem Khan's earlier novels, will find \u003cstrong\u003eDeath of a Lesser God\u003c\/strong\u003e a compelling addition to their reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951347888460,"sku":"9781399707602","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781399707602_front.webp?v=1765285052","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/de-eu\/products\/9781399707602","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}