Archive · 27 Jul 2025
New Detective Novel: 'The Silversmith's Puzzle' in Bombay
Imagine a detective named Jim in old Bombay, solving a mystery.
He's like Sherlock Holmes, using clever tricks.
A goldsmith is murdered, and Jim's brother-in-law is the main suspect.
Jim must find the real killer.
The case gets complicated involving stolen gold and links to the British Empire.
Meanwhile, Jim is trying to help his family and uncover some hidden secrets.
It is an action-packed story with chases, disguises, and puzzles that keep you guessing.
The novel 'The Silversmith's Puzzle' by Nev March features detective Captain Jim Agnihotri in 1894 Bombay.
Agnihotri, an Anglo-Indian detective, investigates the murder of Satya Rastogi, linked to the theft of gold bullion.
The mystery involves Adi, Diana's brother, who is a prime suspect and a member of a conservative Parsi family.
The plot includes Jim's use of disguises, his invocation of Sherlock Holmes' methods, and a potential link to the British Empire.
Personal matters for Jim include restoring his father-in-law's fortune and the Framji family's status within their community.
- Who
- The central figure is Captain Jim Agnihotri, an Anglo-Indian detective.
- What
- Captain Jim Agnihotri investigates the murder of a goldsmith in the novel 'The Silversmith's Puzzle'.
- When
- The story is set in Bombay in 1894.
- Where
- The primary setting is Bombay (now Mumbai).
- Why
- Jim investigates to clear his brother-in-law of murder charges and solve a complex mystery.
Family Reputation
Justice and Truth
Maintaining the Family’s Status
Family Reputation
The Framji family wishes to clear Adi of all blame to avoid embarrassment.
Justice and Truth
Jim is tasked with solving the mystery so the family regains their status within the community.
- Author
- Nev March
- Setting
- Bombay, 1894
- Main Character
- Captain Jim Agnihotri
- Genre
- Mystery
- Published By
- Minotaur Books
- Key Element
- Theft of Gold Bullion