{"product_id":"the-strange-disappearance-of-a-bollywood-star-9781473612365","title":"The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe enchanting new Baby Ganesh Agency novel sees Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigating the dark side of Bollywood.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMumbai thrives on extravagant spectacles and larger-than-life characters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut even in the city of dreams, there is no guarantee of a happy ending. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRising star and incorrigible playboy Vikram Verma has disappeared, leaving his latest film in jeopardy. Hired by Verma''s formidable mother to find him, Inspector Chopra and his sidekick, baby elephant Ganesha, embark on a journey deep into the world''s most flamboyant movie industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they uncover feuding stars, failed investments and death threats, it seems that many people have a motive for wanting Verma out of the picture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd yet, as Chopra has long suspected, in Bollywood the truth is often stranger than fiction...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSee what everyone is saying about this brilliant read:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''I am in love with this series.'' Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelightful * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003eThere have been many insipid imitators of the Alexander McCall Smith formula, grafting a cosy mystery into a depiction of a foreign culture dripping with local colour, but Khan has the quirkiness and hint of grit to make his portrayal of modern Mumbai memorable * Sunday Express *\u003cbr\u003ePraise for THE UNEXPECTED INHERITANCE OF INSPECTOR CHOPRA * . *\u003cbr\u003eKeeps things heart-warming while tackling corruption at the highest levels and violent crime at the lowest. Endearing and gripping, it sets up Inspector Chopra - and the elephant - for a long series. * The Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eA sparkling debut with a zippy plot and an endearing set of characters * The Lady *\u003cbr\u003eEnchanting * Woman \u0026amp; Home *\u003cbr\u003eChopra, diligent, incorruptible and not entirely at ease with shiny new India, is a delight, as is his redoubtable wife, Poppy - and Ganesha the elephant, once he has cheered up a bit, proves a very useful ally indeed. Utterly charming * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eA cast of intriguing characters that it will be a joy to see develop. But the greatest strength is the setting in the teeming city of Mumbai, from which the colour and atmosphere flows out of every page in this enjoyable, whimsical tale * Daily Express *\u003cbr\u003eA quirky murder mystery... full of colourful characters and insightful details about human motivation * Irish Examiner *\u003cbr\u003eThis mystery works on every expected level and on a couple of unique ones...A great warmth and wisdom infuse this and the other Baby Ganesh books. * Booklist *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739506323799,"sku":"9781473612365","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473612365.jpg?v=1720052430","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-strange-disappearance-of-a-bollywood-star-9781473612365","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}