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Book Review of The Case of the Missing Servant (Vish Puri, Bk 1)

The Case of the Missing Servant (Vish Puri, Bk 1)
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This was an interesting visit to India with such a different way of life than ours, yet it works for the people there who seem to be determined and accepting. The inspector works hard and is trying to find out what happened to a missing servant. He gets unwanted help from his mother in law - who, being female, should not have her nose in male dealings but, nevertheless, is very helpful. Simply put, Vish is a stalwart, brave, just, and loyal human being. His duties as a husband, father, and boss are always fulfilled with great grace, humor, and above all, dignity. However, when he is faced with certain nefarious types he can get as down and dirty as the next guy. And this book continues the sub-plot of his beloved mummy-ji also putting her sleuthing abilities to the test. All in all, it is another wonderful, fun, thoroughly readable mystery.