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A.M. Sardar

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Born

in Lahore, Pakistan

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http://zenkim.co.uk/media/mindex.html

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Historical Fiction, Humor and Comedy, Suspense

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Hi, I’m AM Sardar, author of historical and contemporary fiction books, working in an Anglo-Asian fusion style.
I was born in the Punjab in Pakistan, emigrated to the UK as a small child and both cultures have influenced my writing.
I originally worked as a medical research scientist and have used my knowledge to inform my books, especially The Charlotte Holmes Mystery series, a homage to the Sherlock Holmes books.
My books focus on the clash between English and S. Asian cultures, through history and in modern times, with a satirical, sometimes farcical, eye and traverse multiple genres; historical mysteries, children fantasies, chick-lit, teenage & social dramas.
If you enjoy amusing, thoughtful adventure stories, with intricate plots, lace ...more

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Average rating: 4.38 · 632 ratings · 179 reviews · 20 distinct works • Similar authors

	An Angel in Los Angeles (Charlotte Holmes #12) 4.62 avg rating — 258 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Native in New York (Charlotte Holmes #9) 4.25 avg rating — 143 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Show in Chicago (Charlotte Holmes #10) 4.67 avg rating — 30 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	A Christmas in Calcutta (Charlotte Holmes #1) 3.82 avg rating — 28 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sheriff of Shinbone City (Charlotte Holmes #11) 4.66 avg rating — 22 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Vaisakhi in Versailles (Charlotte Holmes #8) 4.50 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Our Man in Munich (Charlotte Holmes #6) 4.07 avg rating — 15 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Passover in Peshawar (Charlotte Holmes #2) 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Wedding in Winchester (Charlotte Holmes #5) 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A.M. Sardar made a comment on Clara Bannett’s review of A Native in New York (Charlotte Holmes #9) " Hi Clara. Patient 62 was based on the case of American doctor Francis Tumblety, who was questioned about the Ripper killings. He fled to New York on b ...more "
Sep 01, 2026 01:32PM · see review
A.M. Sardar made a comment on Morris Hatchett’s review of A Native in New York (Charlotte Holmes #9) " Morris- thanks for those kind words. Candy was great fun to write & was a homage to the legendary stage star Mae West. She makes a reappearance in A S ...more "
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A.M. Sardar made a comment on Marvel Louis’s review of A Native in New York (Charlotte Holmes #9) " Thanks, that's very kind of you. I enjoy writing Branwell, his character enables me come out with tactless remarks. Branwell is very much a main charact ...more "
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A.M. Sardar made a comment on Paola Roman’s review of A Native in New York (Charlotte Holmes #9) " Hi Paolo, thank for for v kind words, appreciate it. The story continues in A SHOW IN CHICAGO, check it out to see Charlotte & Watan try to save a fai ...more "
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A.M. Sardar made a comment on Emmanuel’s review of An Angel in Los Angeles (Charlotte Holmes #12) " Thank you, Emmanuel. I'm so glad you cared for these characters, I've nursed them for 12 books &, for many, this is their final appearance in the seri ...more "
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A.M. Sardar liked Ivy Phoenix's review of An Angel in Los Angeles (Charlotte Holmes #12): "Reading this felt like eavesdropping on a dysfunctional but lovable family at the edge of catastrophe. Sardar blends romance, mystery, and 1929 Hollywood satire effortlessly. Emily and Rupert's story stole the show for me. The writing is sharp and fu" Read more of this review »
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A.M. Sardar liked Lotte Marie's review of An Angel in Los Angeles (Charlotte Holmes #12): "This book feels like a 1929 screwball comedy directed by a mischievous historian. I was hooked from the botched aerial stunt. Sardar nails the frenetic Holmes family dynamic against the backdrop of financial collapse and Hollywood excess. Strengths: " Read more of this review »
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Epic conclusion to Charlotte Holmes' Calcutta Quartet. As the author, I'm loathed to sing the praises of this book. It was great fun writing this, showing the slow alienation of Watan from his friends as his anti-British sentiment grows. The whole Quar ...more
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“he works for the Czar’s Okhrana,” replied Maldehyde sitting in his winged-back chair. “The Czar’s Okra?” I asked confused. “Secret police,” replied Charlotte sitting down, “not secret vegetable.”
― A.M. Sardar, A Passover in Peshawar

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“I picked up my medical journal again, the stomach was still distended according to the author,”
― A.M. Sardar, A Christmas in Calcutta

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“attended by efficient clerks who carried their superiority effortlessly. It seemed as if in their condescending manner they were deigning to lower themselves and ‘reluctantly’ rule over India. It was a pretence that fooled no one, neither the masters nor their unwilling servants.”
― A.M. Sardar, A Passover in Peshawar

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