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The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star
- Baby Ganesh Agency, Book 3
- Narrated by: Madhav Sharma
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
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Summary
The enchanting new Baby Ganesh Agency novel sees Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigating the dark side of Bollywood.
Mumbai thrives on extravagant spectacles and larger-than-life characters. But even in the city of dreams, there is no guarantee of a happy ending.
Rising star and incorrigible playboy Vikram Verma has disappeared, leaving his latest film in jeopardy. Hired by Verma's formidable mother to find him, Inspector Chopra and his sidekick, baby elephant Ganesha, embark on a journey deep into the world's most flamboyant movie industry. As they uncover feuding stars, failed investments and death threats, it seems that many people have a motive for wanting Verma out of the picture. And yet, as Chopra has long suspected, in Bollywood the truth is often stranger than fiction....
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"Enchanting." ( Woman & Home)
"A sparkling debut with a zippy plot and an endearing set of characters." ( The Lady)
"A cast of intriguing characters that it will be a joy to see develop. But the greatest strength is the setting in the teeming city of Mumbai, from which the colour and atmosphere flows out of every page in this enjoyable, whimsical tale." ( Daily Express)
"A quirky murder mystery...full of colourful characters and insightful details about human motivation." ( Irish Examiner)
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- Dee
- 27-04-21
Excellent!
Interesting plot! A real page Turner! The reader is bril and brings the story to life with passion and excitement! Really enjoyed it!
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- Julia
- 25-08-18
Another relaxing listen to a great story with an excellent reader
When the world around you is stressful and chaotic listen to this and bring some calm into your life.
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- Andrew
- 19-10-22
Ganesh - more please
As ever credulity is stretched, but so fully entertaining and rarely predictably. A fantastic series.
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- Vicky Burge
- 25-09-18
wonferful again
another fabulous book packed with the sights, sounds & culture of India. I loved it
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- Khanitez
- 03-06-18
Billy Wood beats Hollywood
Best Inspector Chopra book yet. Vaseem is fine tuning the characters more and more. The story had a bit of everything love, tragedy and where past and present collide.
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- pinklavender
- 07-04-22
Bring back the original narrator please!!
I so loved the first two books in this series. The narrator, Sartaj Garewal, brought everything to life. Having been to India I could totally imagine the world that was being described. But oh, grief, this narrator, Madhav Sharma, makes hard work of what is a great story. Several times I was going to give up listening because it was so tiring. Such a shame because the books are well written and real page turners!
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- serentious7
- 27-06-17
Brilliant series with great character development
I've loved this series from the beginning with sympathetic characters and a few twists and turns. It's a shame they couldn't have got the previous narrator but this one does a good enough job. Descriptions of India are warm and evocative a great cosy detective story.
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- TrickstersDaughter
- 14-07-17
A pleasure from start to finish
I read the first two baby Ganesh agency before opting to buy this on audible as I couldn't get the hard copy at Waterstones.
So glad I did. I'm fully invested in inspector Chopra's (ret'd) adventures, and dearly hope I won't have a long wait for another.
Having spent time in Mumbai and having such a wonderful group of Indian friends, these books are like going back and being with friends. I can see, hear, smell and taste the great cornucopia of the city when I read Vaseem Khan's wonderful series.
What did I like most about this book?
Honestly...the first class narration by Madhav Sharma. Utterly perfect.
Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone! I'm not a cost crime fan by nature but there is something beautiful and engaging in Khan's writing that is compelling, engaging and relaxing. It's like sitting at the table of a favourite Indian restaurant after hours and listening to your host regale you with grand and wondrous stories.
Why did I rate it as I did?
As I say, the books are excellent- i would recommend reading in order - but Sharma narrated this so brilliantly I cannot fault it. I'd already developed the characters in my head so often when this happens I become disappointed or irritated on hearing another voice them (I have read all Terry Pratchett's work but cannot abide Stephen Brigg's narration!) however Sharma was perfect.
I'm a member of Khan's fan club ( trust me, I'm rarely a member of these, but I love these books) and beg him to feed us more of Chopra's Mumbai soon!
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- Donald ball
- 23-09-23
Mumbai Marvel
I’ve binged the first three books in the series, and enjoyed every one. They may not be the most in-depth portrayal of Mumbai, or the most complex plots, but keeping the characters company in their world, for the duration, is marvellous.
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- KEELY SIDDIQUI CHARLICK
- 14-08-17
Shame they've swapped narrators
I loved the first 2 books especially the narration. No disrespect to this narrator but the voices were so superb on the first books that this a massive disappointment. Storyline fantastic but it really dragged on the way it was read. Hope they swap back or I'll give future books a miss
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