Murder at the Grand Raj Palace

Baby Ganesh Agency, Book 4

By: Vaseem Khan

Narrated by: Madhav Sharma

In the enchanting new Baby Ganesh Agency novel, Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick go undercover to investigate a murder at Mumbai's grandest hotel.

For a century the iconic Grand Raj Palace Hotel has welcomed the world's elite. From film stars to foreign dignitaries, anyone who is anyone stays at the Grand Raj. The last thing the venerable old hotel needs is a murder....

When American billionaire Hollis Burbank is found dead - the day after buying India's most expensive painting - the authorities are keen to label it a suicide. But the man in charge of the investigation is not so sure. Chopra is called in - and discovers a hotel full of people with a reason to want Burbank dead.

Accompanied by his sidekick, baby elephant Ganesha, Chopra navigates his way through the palatial building, a journey that leads him steadily to a killer and into the heart of darkness....

©2018 Vaseem Khan (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Another Great Story

I am a big fan of the series and this one did not disappoint. As the series continues forward, the scale of the stories is also growing. A good mix of Indian culture into the storytelling will inform the listener of the intricacies that have to be considered as well as how various generations are dealing with evolution.

Another Great Story

This was another great addition to the Baby Ganesh Agency series. I am still loving Chopra and his dogged investigations in the face many obstacles. Poppy had her own side investigation in this book and it is a bit silly but also has echoes of Chopra and Poppy's problems they are dealing with in this book. The mystery is a good one and one that has no shortage of suspects I was unsure who did it until almost the end. All in all a good book and I will definitely be continuing on.

Good story and excellent performance

The story is enjoyable, but the performer’s voices and dramatics were simply outstanding! He made a good story great.

Book is great! Narrator is not!

The narrator dragged the story down with his lugubrious delivery. It became difficult to finish the book. He sounds too old (and I’m over 70).

Best book this year

I have read several of Vaseem Khan's Baby Ganesh novels and enjoyed them all, but listening to this story, I appreciate even more his beautiful use of words. The narrator was also highly skilled. I may go back and listen to the other novels I have read, as it was such a delight to hear this story performed.

Starts well and gets much better!

At first you think it’s just amusing and clever, which it is throughout. But at some point, maybe around the final third of the book, the plot becomes much deeper and more poignant, the writing more refined. I loved this narrator! This book is a GEM.

Narrator not as good or clear spoken as one on previous books by this author

The narrator for this book made it more difficult to follow. The story was still good and engaging with interesting insights into modern urban India.

Two for one

I am loving this series. This book provided two mysteries as both Chopra and Poppy investigated mysteries. Baby Ganesh acted as Poppy's sidekick as she investigated the disappeance of a bride. Chileans mystery was tougher to solve and had more heartbreaking. Once again I found the characters, other human and animal, to be interesting and engaging. The narrator was excellent and the story transported me to an exotic place that made the mystery even better.

wonderful mystery with a difference!

I came across the Baby Ganesh mystery series by accident, and these books have become a top favorites! these are not only mysteries but also give u a view into life in Bombay, Indian culture and keep u interested all the way through. The characters become like well known friends! make sure to start the series with the first book. then you can read pretty much in any order u want. you cant lose with this series!

Fav of series so far.

I really like these stories and they get better with every book. The audiobooks give it a little extra. Recommend.