{"title":"Nilima Rao","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Nilima Rao, a remarkable author in the realm of crime and thriller novels. Renowned for her ability to weave engaging narratives, Rao's work transports readers to the exotic locales of Fiji, enveloping them in mystery and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into her gripping series featuring titles such as \u003cem\u003eA Disappearance in Fiji\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Shipwreck in Fiji\u003c\/em\u003e. These novels promise a thrilling ride through complex plots and vivid descriptions, where each page turn reveals a new layer of suspense. Set against the lush backdrop of Fiji, Rao's books offer a unique blend of culture, suspense, and compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers who relish intricate plots and thrilling adventures, Nilima Rao's collection is a must-explore. Discover the allure of her crime and thriller stories and let your imagination roam free amidst the mysteries of Fiji.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-disappearance-in-fiji-by-nilima-rao-9781760688271","title":"A Disappearance in Fiji","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1914, Fiji: Akal Singh, 25, would rather be anywhere but this tropical paradise—or, as he calls it, 'this godforsaken island'. After a promising start to his police career in Hong Kong, Akal has been sent to the far-flung colony of Fiji as punishment for a humiliating professional mistake. Lonely and grumpy, Akal plods through his work and dreams of a return to Hong Kong, or even his native India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn indentured Indian woman goes missing from a sugarcane plantation, and Fiji's newspapers scream 'kidnapping', just as the Indian indentured servitude programme is being scrutinised for alleged abuses. Fiji's inspector-general reluctantly assigns Akal the case, as the senior Indian police officer available. Akal, eager to achieve redemption, agrees—but soon finds himself far more invested than he could ever have expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he arrives at the plantation to investigate, Akal must confront the brutal realities of the indentured workers' existence and the racism of the British colonisers in Fiji—along with his own thorny notions of identity and class. His interrogations of the white plantation owners, Indian indentured labourers, and local Fijians yield only one conclusion: there is far more to this case than meets the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNilima Rao's sparkling debut mystery, \u003cem\u003eA Disappearance in Fiji\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an unflinching look at the impact of colonialism, even as it brims with wit, vibrant characters, and fascinating historical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529177616620,"sku":"9781760688271","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24269653482814.jpg?v=1749206268"},{"product_id":"a-shipwreck-in-fiji-by-nilima-rao-9781786585363","title":"A Shipwreck in Fiji","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSergeant Akal Singh, an unwilling transplant to Fiji, is just starting to settle into his life in the capital city of Suva when he is sent to the neighbouring island of Ovalau on a series of fool's errands. First: investigate strange reports of lurking Germans, thousands of miles from the front lines of World War I. Second: chaperone two strong-willed European ladies, Mary and Katherine, on a sightseeing tour. And third: supervise the only police officer currently on Ovalau, a teenage recruit with a penchant for hysterics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by his friend Constable Taviti Tukana—who has come to visit his uncle, a powerful chief—Akal sets out to deal with these seemingly straightforward tasks. Instead, the two police officers become embroiled in a growing number of local controversies, among them the gruesome death of an unpopular shopkeeper and the imprisonment of a group of European sailors in Taviti's uncle's village. To add to Akal's woes, Katherine, an aspiring journalist, harbours an agenda of her own. As tensions mount, will Akal be able to keep her—and himself—out of trouble?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNilima Rao's critically acclaimed debut, \u003ci\u003eA Disappearance in Fiji\u003c\/i\u003e (2023), was winner of the 2024 American Library Association Reading List for Mystery Fiction and appeared in multiple US best-of-year roundups, being named as an Amazon Best Debut of the Year and culture website CrimeReads' Best Historical Fiction of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis next instalment in the Sergeant Akal Singh series has all the charm and sparkle of the first book, offering fascinating historical insights into the realities of life in Fiji at the start of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800287236332,"sku":"9781786585363","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2382673482824.jpg?v=1757280343"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nilima-rao.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}