4.06 avg rating — 6,736 ratings

"The first historical mystery set in India I have ever read. "

3.93 avg rating — 33,392 ratings

"What I enjoyed about this book apart from the interesting plot, is that it's protagonist is a female and it's easier to relate"

3.97 avg rating — 12,489 ratings

"I read this immediately after The Widows of Malabar as I was fascinated by the female protagonist and wanted to follow her adventures. Can't wait for the third in the series"

3.92 avg rating — 13,274 ratings

"After reading A Necessary Evil, the second title in the Sam Wydham series, I had to check out the first one. "

4.17 avg rating — 5,563 ratings

"This is still a to-read title, I intend to read all in the series"

4.26 avg rating — 4,496 ratings

"Just received this one in the mail but need to finish the other too in line, I want to read my books in order! The hardback edition has such a lovely cover"