C.I.D.

By Talbot Mundy

Book Overview

Monsoon rain closes around Narada Station as political uncertainty, criminal activity and official suspicion converge. Into this unstable world comes Chullunder Ghose, an obese, witty and resourceful investigator whose methods must penetrate layers of misinformation, coded communication and disguise. His enquiry leads towards a succession struggle shaped by priestly influence, corruption and British diplomatic concern, where every apparent fact may conceal another purpose. Beyond the machinery of a colonial mystery lies a contest between competing forms of authority. Palace politics, religious power and colonial bureaucracy press against investigative reason, while modern medicine confronts superstition without making truth any easier to establish. A man-eating tiger associated with a ruined temple deepens the danger, drawing the investigation into flooded country and jungle where rumour can be as consequential as evidence. The novel's espionage elements emerge through informants and political manoeuvring rather than spectacle alone. Chullunder's wit and practical intelligence give the adventure its distinctive focus, allowing deception to operate through language, appearance and institutional procedure. Marketplaces, villages and official circles become connected parts of an enquiry in which power depends upon controlling what others believe. Combining crime, espionage and jungle adventure, the narrative keeps political intrigue closely tied to questions of evidence, influence and survival. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9309336579
• ISBN13: 9789309336577
• Release Date: March 2027
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"