The Zamindar's Ghost by Khayaal Patel | Book review

 Book review:

"The Zamindar's Ghost"  presents an enchanting historical mystery set in the tranquil backdrop of 1933 Ooty.  The book is a masterful fusion of enigmatic mystery, supernatural undertones, and historical richness. The plot grips the reader from the first page till the end.

The story is set in a blissful town with a haunted manor and five mysterious deaths. The narrative follows Arjun Rana, the zamindar of Ooty, as he returns after six years to discover the deaths of five people and the rumours that the ghost of his father is responsible. He finds his solitary family member, Archana Rana, awaiting him in their eerie ancestral mansion. Reuniting with his childhood friend Ishita and mentor Sharvani Mehra, Arjun's presence casts a shadow over Ooty, triggering a series of seemingly motiveless murders.  As Arjun uncovers the truth behind the deaths, he is also forced to confront his inner demons.

Some suspect the revolutionaries' spy, and some suspect it to be the dead Zamindar, Digvijay Rana's ghost avenging his untimely death. But who is it that really wants them all dead? Who could be courageous enough to plot a series of murders without any trace of evidence? If it was not the ghost, then who else? If it was someone else, then how did everyone see the late Zamindar's spirit with their own eyes?

The author's linguistic finesse is evident in the harmonious balance between engagement and subtlety. Conversations effortlessly transport readers, breathing life into every scene. The strategic inclusion of tantalizing rumors infuses the story with a delectable flavor, heightening the sense of intrigue and enigma. The book's language expertly juggled engagement and diplomacy. The conversations were easy to follow and wonderfully brought the events  to life. The juicy rumours gave the story a delicious flavour.

Overall, "The Zamindar's Ghost" is an engrossing and well-crafted mystery novel. With its atmospheric setting, well-developed characters, and an intriguing plot, it keeps the reader hooked until the very end. Worth reading, do grab it!