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Ithalar Tea Party - A Murder Mystery
On 11 August 1950, Constable Selvam and the other policemen from the quaint little town of Ithalar in the Nilgiris, find the dead body of Anderson Quill, the owner of the English Ithalar Tea Estate.
The workers of the estate are acting mysteriously. They do not seem to care that their wages would be disturbed by the death of the unheired owner of the estate.
Selvam searches the history of the estate and finds the numerous enemies Anderson Quill had, making the case more difficult by the hour.
The killer, too, works tirelessly to give Selvam clues to get caught. Nobody knows why.
But the biggest mystery is yet to be revealed. Selvam hears one name which gives him the creeps, repeatedly. Velavan
The workers of the estate are acting mysteriously. They do not seem to care that their wages would be disturbed by the death of the unheired owner of the estate.
Selvam searches the history of the estate and finds the numerous enemies Anderson Quill had, making the case more difficult by the hour.
The killer, too, works tirelessly to give Selvam clues to get caught. Nobody knows why.
But the biggest mystery is yet to be revealed. Selvam hears one name which gives him the creeps, repeatedly. Velavan
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 4, 2021
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January 25, 2021
A book worth reading. The author has brought out very well how an unhealthy competition can lead to jealousy and revenge, how the labour class toils but is not paid for their work. Moreover, the description of the tea estate makes us feel as if we are in the estate enjoying nature's beauty. A thirteen year old genius who understands the quality of a great leader and also the human nature. Great job, Akshath Jaganmohan.
February 11, 2021
Becoming a published author at such a young age is a big achievement in itself! Kuddos to Akshath for giving wings to his imagination and coming up with an interesting murder mystery!
January 27, 2021
Book Review
Book- ITHALAR TEA PARTY
Author- AKSHATH JAGANMOHAN
Publisher- Readen Publishers
Pages- 188 (Kindle version)
Genre- Fiction-Murder Mystery
This Novel made me turn pages faster than I do. A riveting murder mystery written by a thirteen year old author in the backdrop of India of 1950's. The murder of Anderson Quill, a tea estate owner is hot talk of the city. A constable named Selvan is determined to solve the murder mystery. A caller calls him to give him certain clue about same. The clue was 20, 15, 13, 15, 18, 18, 15, 23, 1, 20, 2, 1, 14, 7, 1, 12, 15, 18, 5.
Now just guess how interesting Novel could be!! I am not going to narrate synopsis as that would be a spoiler here. The Novel will also give you a glimpse of post independence India and some events of the story even trace back to pre-independece era. I can only say that AKSHATH JAGANMOHAN has a long way to go.The below excerpt from the Novel is enough to show the depth in the writing of our young Author.
“What gives you this much courage? Don’t you feel much more inferior when you see his coat and suit?” “Inferior? Huh! Take this hot afternoon. Will he come out of his house daringly, like I do, in that coat and suit? What is there in clothing? What is there in money and salary? And don’t even get me started on status. Any decent man of high status will treat me better.”
The end of the Novel will leave you awe struck. The characters crafted by Author's magical will leave a lasting effect on your mind.
Still thinking what to do? c'mon get your copy.
My Rating: 5/5
Book- ITHALAR TEA PARTY
Author- AKSHATH JAGANMOHAN
Publisher- Readen Publishers
Pages- 188 (Kindle version)
Genre- Fiction-Murder Mystery
This Novel made me turn pages faster than I do. A riveting murder mystery written by a thirteen year old author in the backdrop of India of 1950's. The murder of Anderson Quill, a tea estate owner is hot talk of the city. A constable named Selvan is determined to solve the murder mystery. A caller calls him to give him certain clue about same. The clue was 20, 15, 13, 15, 18, 18, 15, 23, 1, 20, 2, 1, 14, 7, 1, 12, 15, 18, 5.
Now just guess how interesting Novel could be!! I am not going to narrate synopsis as that would be a spoiler here. The Novel will also give you a glimpse of post independence India and some events of the story even trace back to pre-independece era. I can only say that AKSHATH JAGANMOHAN has a long way to go.The below excerpt from the Novel is enough to show the depth in the writing of our young Author.
“What gives you this much courage? Don’t you feel much more inferior when you see his coat and suit?” “Inferior? Huh! Take this hot afternoon. Will he come out of his house daringly, like I do, in that coat and suit? What is there in clothing? What is there in money and salary? And don’t even get me started on status. Any decent man of high status will treat me better.”
The end of the Novel will leave you awe struck. The characters crafted by Author's magical will leave a lasting effect on your mind.
Still thinking what to do? c'mon get your copy.
My Rating: 5/5
May 6, 2021
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Not super inclined towards picking up murder mysteries, the sole reason I decided to give Ithalar Tea Party a go is because it’s written by a 13 year old and because I hope that, somewhere, via The Readdicts, readers are able to know about this gem of a book.
I have no idea when was the last time I finished reading a book in a day. This book was truly unputdownable. I was hooked right from the first chapter and couldn’t wait at all to see what would happen next. Written in the simplest yet most detailed and meticulous manner that doesn’t get boring even once, this book is fast paced, action packed and truly engrossing.
When the owner of the Ithalar Tea Estate, Anderson Quill, is found dead in his house, inspector Selvam sets out on a mission to find the killer which ends up being one awesome adventure full of mystery and amazing storytelling.
Author Akshath Jaganmohan’s writing is so mature that it had me in awe throughout. Had I not known anything about him, I would never have guessed that it’s written by someone so young. The thorough background information and attention to detail is worth applauding and makes the book extremely interesting.
A tale that takes the reader back in time, keeps them on the edge of their seat, perfectly balances narratives from two different times simultaneously, has some pretty good and well developed characters, is easy to follow and packed with immaculate cultural and historical references, I would highly encourage you to pick up Ithalar Tea Party as it’s a super duper great read.
*Note: A copy of this book was provided by Akshath Jaganmohan in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.
Not super inclined towards picking up murder mysteries, the sole reason I decided to give Ithalar Tea Party a go is because it’s written by a 13 year old and because I hope that, somewhere, via The Readdicts, readers are able to know about this gem of a book.
I have no idea when was the last time I finished reading a book in a day. This book was truly unputdownable. I was hooked right from the first chapter and couldn’t wait at all to see what would happen next. Written in the simplest yet most detailed and meticulous manner that doesn’t get boring even once, this book is fast paced, action packed and truly engrossing.
When the owner of the Ithalar Tea Estate, Anderson Quill, is found dead in his house, inspector Selvam sets out on a mission to find the killer which ends up being one awesome adventure full of mystery and amazing storytelling.
Author Akshath Jaganmohan’s writing is so mature that it had me in awe throughout. Had I not known anything about him, I would never have guessed that it’s written by someone so young. The thorough background information and attention to detail is worth applauding and makes the book extremely interesting.
A tale that takes the reader back in time, keeps them on the edge of their seat, perfectly balances narratives from two different times simultaneously, has some pretty good and well developed characters, is easy to follow and packed with immaculate cultural and historical references, I would highly encourage you to pick up Ithalar Tea Party as it’s a super duper great read.
*Note: A copy of this book was provided by Akshath Jaganmohan in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.
July 5, 2021
The cover is simple. The story is based in the town of Ithalar. While the primary part of the Ithalar Tea Party is solving a murder, the reason to name the story so is that such a rebellion takes place within the story in a place called Ithalar in the beautiful Nilgiris district of Tamilnadu around the year 1950. There are six main characters named Selvam, Krishna, Anderson Quill, Pazhani Anna, Mareechan and Velavan.
A constable named Selvam is determined to solve the murder mystery. Constable Selvam is an important character. He was a dedicated, street-smart, honest policeman. Author Akshath learnt of the Boston Tea Party when he was a student, later he visited the tea country of Ithalar on a vacation and intrigued, he learned about how the British planters profited from these estates, while the coolies laboured.
The amount of research that he has done for this book is quite significant. Coming to the story, tea was one of those goods which the British bought from our country. The author has written an interesting story by adding a murder mystery to history. Good moral values have been showcased in this book. The prose is captivating, narration is smooth, language is simple and easy to understand. It's hard to believe that such a young boy knew so much about the 1950s and wrote so much about that era. He's written a brilliant book. Keep writing Akshath.
A constable named Selvam is determined to solve the murder mystery. Constable Selvam is an important character. He was a dedicated, street-smart, honest policeman. Author Akshath learnt of the Boston Tea Party when he was a student, later he visited the tea country of Ithalar on a vacation and intrigued, he learned about how the British planters profited from these estates, while the coolies laboured.
The amount of research that he has done for this book is quite significant. Coming to the story, tea was one of those goods which the British bought from our country. The author has written an interesting story by adding a murder mystery to history. Good moral values have been showcased in this book. The prose is captivating, narration is smooth, language is simple and easy to understand. It's hard to believe that such a young boy knew so much about the 1950s and wrote so much about that era. He's written a brilliant book. Keep writing Akshath.
February 17, 2021
being a mother myself, my first instinct was to support your first book which was written by a teenager. however little did i know that i was in for a surprise. what lay between the pages of that book not only surprised but also managed to hold my attention till i had reached the last page of the book.
at no point in time did i feel like keeping down the book and moving to some other activity. which believe me i have many being a mother having a full time job and also running a business. the book keeps you engrossed all the way though the end.
the characters are so well defined that i can see the story unfold in front of me. no where did it make me feel that the author was a teenager. and it made me realise that age was also another one of our biases which need to be ended.
the story grips you and the plot thickens. however the best part was how by the end all the loose ends are tied effortlessly together.
by the end of the book i was in awe of the writing style and the characterization. and some how it made me feel that there might be a sequel soon
at no point in time did i feel like keeping down the book and moving to some other activity. which believe me i have many being a mother having a full time job and also running a business. the book keeps you engrossed all the way though the end.
the characters are so well defined that i can see the story unfold in front of me. no where did it make me feel that the author was a teenager. and it made me realise that age was also another one of our biases which need to be ended.
the story grips you and the plot thickens. however the best part was how by the end all the loose ends are tied effortlessly together.
by the end of the book i was in awe of the writing style and the characterization. and some how it made me feel that there might be a sequel soon
February 4, 2021
Hello
I'm not much of a reader but this book recommended by a known one made me read it.. The moment I started reading it I could barely get myself out of it... The book takes amazing swift turns at many places and in the end everything connects.
Amazing one by this 13 year old prodigy, Never expected such a young boy to know much about 1950s and write so much about that era..
All the best to the author.
Wish to read more books of yours.
I'm not much of a reader but this book recommended by a known one made me read it.. The moment I started reading it I could barely get myself out of it... The book takes amazing swift turns at many places and in the end everything connects.
Amazing one by this 13 year old prodigy, Never expected such a young boy to know much about 1950s and write so much about that era..
All the best to the author.
Wish to read more books of yours.
February 22, 2021
This was an amazing book! The Book was set in the 1940s-1950s. Since this was in chronological order, I was able to visualise the book quite easily. Overall, I would give it a 5-Star Rating! Kudos Akshath.
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