A beautifully written and charming read that perfectly depicted Bangalore in the 1920's, I felt like I was there, but was also kind of pleased I wasn't because it was not easy for women

DNF at page 130.
Unfortunatly this story was very slow paced and the characters were not pulling me to read any further sadly. I just couldnt get a connection with any of this and had to leave it.

Thanks to Netgalley, Author and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review

When new bride Kaveri Murthy reluctantly agrees to investigate a minor crime to please her domineering mother-in-law– during the blood moon eclipse, no less she doesn’t expect, once again, to stumble upon a murder.
With anti-british sentiment on the rise, a charismatic religious leader growing in influence, and the fight for women’s suffrage gaining steam, Bangalore is turning out to be far more dangerous and treacherous than Kaveri could ever have imagined and everyone's motives are suspect.
Together with the Bangalore Detectives Club—a mixed bag of street urchins, nosy neighbours, an ex-prostitute, and a policeman's wife— Kaveri once again sleuths in her sari and hunts for clues in her beloved 1920s Ford.
But when her life is suddenly put in danger, Kaveri realises that she might be getting uncomfortably close to the truth. So she must now draw on her wits and find the killer . . .before they find her.

I enjoyed this very much, it was amazing! The plot was interesting and it kept me wanting to read more. I was hooked within the first few pages. The way Harini described things was also amazing. I could just picture the things in my head for example, the sari, the food etc.
Can’t wait to read more from Harini and thank you to Netgalley and publishers for this ARC.

This was very reminiscent of the number one ladies detective agency.

Kaveri is a wonderful heroic character defying the expected norm within her culture, a young Indian newly married lady who has set up her own detective agency following her success at solving several cases within her community and she is making quite a name for herself in a culture where woman are suppressed. This book sees Kaveri thrown into the thick of things and tasks with finding a murderer.

Nagendra has a real talent her descriptive writing helps to set the scene which also adds depth to the characters it helps to bring the pages to life and make things more visual and atmospheric.

She's draws you in to the plight of the characters and the challenges they face I really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading more.

Cosy crime is a very large market. It is also one of the most competitive. Unfortunately I don't think this one has what it takes to get to the top of the pile.

I absolutely adored the sequel to The Bangalore Detectives Club. Meeting Kaveri, Venu, Mala and the others again and following them through the latest adventure was a real treat. I can't wait for the next case.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for an advance copy of Murder Under a Red Moon, the second novel to feature Kaveri Murthy, set in Bangalore in 1921.

At the insistence of her mother-in-law Kaveri agrees to investigate a case of embezzlement, but she hasn’t even started when she finds herself in another murder enquiry.

I thoroughly enjoyed Murder Under a Red Moon, which is an agreeable, light tale of murder and mayhem set against a well developed background of India on the cusp of change.

The novel is told entirely from Kaveri’s point of view, so the reader gets close to her and her lifestyle. She is only nineteen and lives a married life of relative luxury, meaning that she has the impetuosity and bleeding heart of youth, but also a certain naïveté about how the less well off live and cope with difficult lives. Fortunately some of the members of the Bangalore Detectives Club are able to set her right. Still, her desire for justice and to help others is heartwarming and joyful.

The plot is interesting, although it is not difficult to guess who is behind the various crimes uncovered in the course of the investigation. I like the way the novel is as much about murder and finding the culprit as it is about the lifestyle and social issues of the time. At times they are indivisible, feeding off each other with Kaveri gathering intelligence through gossip and well placed servants.

Murder Under a Red Moon is a fun read that I have no hesitation in recommending.