This book has a quote on the cover from Alexander McColl Smith which says that it’s “ charming” and the whole vibe of its cover and blurb gives the impression of a cosy “ death in paradise” type murder story. It is definitely not that. I thought it was excellent, shocking, saddening and illuminating and I am grateful for learning about Fiji and the shocking conditions of the Indian indentured sugar cane workers. Ah just when you think you know the worst about the British Empire something else horrific comes along.
This is a great story with great characters and an interesting plot and setting. Perhaps the beginning of a series. Huge thanks to the author for prompting me to read about Fiji and the Indian indenture programn.