Blood Moon Over Bengal

By Morag McKendrick Pippin

Free-spirited and ultra-modern Elizabeth Mainwarring returned to the sultry, spice-scented land of her birth for one last go at mending the breach with her long-estranged sire. She met Major... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0843954523
• ISBN13: 9780843954524
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 337 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.3" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful! I want more.

The action takes place in India in 1932. "Ultra-modern" Elizabeth Mainwarring has inherited a fortune and a sheep farm in New Zealand. After her mother abandoned her father when she was a child, she grew up in England and decides to visit her father to try to get closer to him. She arrives with her best friend and companion Fiona in an unforgettable way. They arrived in an old flyer, Elizabeth being the pilot and doing an emergency landing on a parade ground. Major Nigel Covington-Singh is the son of an Indian maharaja and the grandson of an British duke. He has been educated in England, and is trying to make a career for himself, without the help or influence of his father. He has to face a lot of prejudices and as soon as he sees Elizabeth feels a powerful attraction to her, but he knows that no British father wants a blacky-white near his daughter. Lately, people are worried because of the violent murders of women. Nigel is in charge of the investigation and he suspects than the killer is British and that this is not the first time or place he has acted. Soon he fears that Elizabeth could be the next victim, since it seems the killer is attacking women who are involved with men of other races. I don't have words to describe this book. The author makes a great work placing us in the middle of the British Colonial India. I could imagine everything perfectly as if I was watching a movie, since she covers all: the clothes, the weather, the gossip and intrigues, the prejudices, the political turmoil, etc. And the suspense is great too. Who is this killer and who will be the next victim? And for the romance, I really like Nigel and Elizabeth. Their characterization is great, and they are very interesting with virtues and flaws. And they are so perfect to each other, in spite of all their differences. They so deserve a happy ending. There is also a whole cast of secondary characters very well developed. I love the book, and it is amazing that this is the first book the author has published. I hope she will write more stories in this particular period as well as in others that are not so frequent. I can't hardly wait for her next novel.

A must read for all Romantic Suspense readers!

Blood Moon Over Bengal Prejudice digs deep in its sack of tricks to doom the relationship of Elizabeth and Nigel. State of Bengal, 1932. Elizabeth Mainwarring, heiress to a cheep station in New Zealand, lands her plane in Calcutta, on a military runway, for a last go at mending relations with her estranged father, Colonel Andrew Mainwarring, (C.O.) commanding officer of the post. No sooner has she vacated her plane that a crossed security officer, Major Nigel Covington-Singh intercepts her. This Major breathes military protocol, and they quickly clash over breached security measures. Meanwhile the confrontation insidiously promises a future relationship. Separately, both are strongly discouraged in pursuing a relationship as the British officers and wives on the post consider the Major, of mixed race, beneath their station. Despite this fact, it is well known that handsome Nigel would be a catch to a couple of uppity wives. Half English and half Indian, Nigel feels that Elizabeth is his superior as per the local prejudice, and primarily out of reach -- her being the daughter of his commanding officer. Having spent her teens and adult life in Britain, Elizabeth is too modern to let prejudice govern her relations. But unbeknownst to her, the dashing officer is an Indian prince! When she does find out ... Elizabeth feels unworthy of such a relationship. Nigel would never contemplate a future with her, on a sheep farm of all places! Thus updated on the politics and his family status, her relationship with Nigel becomes strained. Meanwhile Nigel seeks a promotion and to be considered for one he must resolve a slew of murders, which has put the post in total panic with the ladies. The killer has killed Indian women but recently has targeted British women, who venture outside their own race. Nigel knows that the "Bengal Killer" has now targeted Elizabeth despite their rare appearances together. The dangerous flavor of India's jungles mixed with the political climate will provide readers a read they soon won't forget. The author's cast of characters is superbly done. I found myself caring in `one way or another' for all of them. And, having served in the military myself, I must say that the author is bang on with the dependant's way of life - rumor mill and all. Kudos to the author. The mystery never stops. The ongoing relationships within the cast of characters will thrill you, literally. The prejudice is well presented. The forbidden love enthralling. Kudos to the author. Looking for more...Miss McKendrick Pippin.

Blood Moon Over Bengal - A must read for all readers

In an exotic locale, prejudice digs deep in its sack of tricks to doom an attraction between Elizabeth and Nigel. State of Bengal, 1932.Elizabeth Mainwarring, heiress to a cheep station in New Zealand, lands her plane in Calcutta, on a military runway, for a last go at mending relations with her estranged father, Colonel Andrew Mainwarring, (C.O.) commanding officer of the post.No sooner has she vacated her plane that a crossed security officer, Major Nigel Covington-Singh intercepts her. This Major breathes military protocol. They clash over breached security measures. Meanwhile the confrontation insidiously promises a future relationship. Separately, both are strongly discouraged in pursuing a relationship as the British officers and wives on the post consider the Major, of mixed race, beneath their station. Despite this fact, it is well known that handsome Nigel would be a catch to a couple of uppity wives.Half English and half Indian, Nigel feels that Elizabeth is his superior as per the local prejudice, and primarily out of reach -- her being the daughter of his commanding officer.Having spent her teens and adult life in Britain, Elizabeth is too modern to let prejudice govern her relations. But unbeknownst to her, the dashing officer is an Indian prince! When she does find out ... Elizabeth feels unworthy of such a relationship. Nigel would never contemplate a future with her, on a sheep farm of all places! Thus updated on the politics and his family status, her relationship with Nigel becomes strained.Meanwhile Nigel seeks a promotion and to be considered for one he must resolve a slew of murders, which has put the post in total panic with the ladies. The killer has killed Indian women but recently has targeted British women, who venture outside their own race. Nigel knows that the "Bengal Killer" has now targeted Elizabeth despite their rare appearances together.The dangerous flavor of India's jungles mixed with the political climate will provide readers a read they soon won't forget.The author's cast of characters is superbly done. I found myself caring in 'one way or another' for all of them.And, having served in the military myself, I must say that the author is bang on with the dependant's way of life - rumor mill and all. Kudos to the author.The mystery never stops. The ongoing relationships within the cast of characters will thrill you, literally. The prejudice is well presented. The forbidden love enthralling.Kudos to the author. Looking for more...Miss McKendrick Pippin.

A Great Read

Blood Moon Over Bengal is a wonderful book filled with suspense and sexual tension. It's a must read for all Romantic Suspense readers. I'm looking forward to more books from Morag McKendrick Pippin in the near future.

I loved it!

Set in Calcutta, State of Bengal, 1932. Elizabeth Mainwarring was en route to New Zealand, where she has a sheep station and land full of oil. However, before she finally settles down in New Zealand, Elizabeth stops in Calcutta to visit her estranged father, Colonel Andrew Mainwarring, in hopes of mending the breach. The area is already in disarray due to several recent murders. Major Nigel Covington-Singh is the youngest of the Maharaja of Kashmir's three sons. Even though he is a prince and an officer, the British officers and wives consider him beneath them in station. Nigel is a "wog", half English and half Indian. That does not mean that those snobbish wives do not try to seduce Nigel though. The man is very handsome. Nigel is part of the team investigating the "Bengal Killer". The killer has killed many Indian women already. Recently the killer began targeting the British women, but only those who have been with men outside their own race. Elizabeth and Nigel cannot help the attraction they feel for each other. Elizabeth is too modern to care what others will think of her for dating Nigel, but feels as though she is not worthy of an Indian Prince. Interestingly enough, Nigel feels that she is his superior. The biggest problem they face, though, is the killer. And the killer now has Elizabeth penned as his next target. ***** This mystery-thriller has the taste of a Regency romance with the dangerous flavor of India's jungles mixed in. The only thing missing was the glorious ball rooms of London. But the majestic ball rooms of Bengal are just as breathtaking! The author set a murder mystery AND thriller plot during a volatile time in Bengal history. At this time, Bengal was still going for Home Rule (self government). The author added in several secondary characters that I could not help but care for. Fiona, Elizabeth's friend and companion, is but one example. I never found myself growing bored either. The mystery is ongoing, the thrills are non-stop, and there are lots of scandalous opportunities presenting themselves for my entertainment. Very well done! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.