A Nest of Vipers

by Harini Nagendra · 2024

Set against the turbulent backdrop of early 1920s India, *A Nest of Vipers* follows the intrepid amateur sleuth Kaveri Murthy as she navigates a web of intrigue that threatens the life of the visiting Prince of Wales. When a celebrated circus magician vanishes from a snake‑filled iron cage during the Prince’s highly publicised tour of Bangalore, Kaveri is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy that intertwines street magic, political unrest, and the simmering push for Indian independence. With the help of her steadfast friend Ramu and the quirky Bangalore Detectives Club, she must untangle murder, betrayal, and death threats while confronting the era’s shifting gender roles. Harini Nagendra blends historical detail, vivid local color, and a dash of jadoo—Indian street sorcery—to deliver a gripping, atmospheric mystery that celebrates a fearless female detective in a time of upheaval.