About the Book

The Case of the Elusive Bombay Duck is the sixth book in the Vish Puri Mystery series.

Set between New Delhi and London, the novel follows India's most famous private investigator, Vish Puri, as he is secretly recruited by the Finance Minister to locate a fugitive billionaire pharmaceutical executive known only as "Bombay Duck."

What should be a straightforward assignment quickly becomes more complicated. Puri has promised his wife a work-free trip to London, where he is due to receive a prestigious detective award, while his sharp-witted and unpredictable mother, Mummy-ji, unexpectedly joins the journey. As the investigation unfolds, Puri navigates family obligations, international intrigue, and the challenges of conducting covert detective work far from home.

The story blends traditional mystery elements with humor, contemporary social commentary, and vivid depictions of modern Indian life. Through its London setting and Anglo-Indian connections, the novel explores questions of identity, culture, and family while delivering a character-driven mystery.

About the Author

Tarquin Hall is a British journalist, playwright, and author best known for creating the Vish Puri Mystery series.

Having lived and worked throughout South Asia, Hall draws on his extensive experience in India to create mysteries rich in cultural detail, humor, and local color. His novels are known for their memorable characters, engaging plots, and affectionate portrayal of contemporary Indian society.

The Vish Puri series has been praised for combining classic detective fiction with modern settings, offering readers mysteries that are both entertaining and insightful.