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Madhulika Liddle is best known for her books featuring the 17th century Mughal detective Muzaffar Jang, although she is also a prolific writer of short fiction, travel writing, and writing related to classic cinema.

The Muzaffar Jang Series: Madhulika’s best-known series of works are historical whodunnits featuring the 17th century Mughal detective, Muzaffar Jang. Till now, four books in the series have been published:
The Englishman’s Cameo (2009)
The Eighth Guest & Other Muzaffar Jang Mysteries (2011),
Engraved in Stone (2012), and
Crimson City (2015).

In October 2021, Madhulika Liddle published The Garden of Heaven, the first novel of a four-novel series called the Delhi Quartet. This is a series of historical novels that will span 800 year
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Madhulika Liddle I'm currently working on what I plan as a four-book series, non-genre, set against a backdrop of 800 years of Delhi's history. It begins in about 1188…moreI'm currently working on what I plan as a four-book series, non-genre, set against a backdrop of 800 years of Delhi's history. It begins in about 1188 AD, and goes on till 1947 and Partition, following a few families, their dynamics, their stories. Right now, I'm on the first book of the series: it's tentatively titled 'Ascent'. (less)
Madhulika Liddle That would be Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy from Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'. I love the way their relationship evolves, the way it a…moreThat would be Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy from Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'. I love the way their relationship evolves, the way it also makes their characters evolve. Plus, Austen's inimitable wit and insight into human nature makes them even more likable. Mr Darcy, even when he's being far from likable, can never be someone I absolutely detest. (less)
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For the Love of Apricots

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Woman to Woman: Stories

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