Sujata Massey

Sujata Massey is an award-winning American author of mystery and historical fiction, known for her richly atmospheric novels set in India and Japan. Born in England to parents from India and Germany, and raised in the United States, Massey brings a multicultural perspective to her fiction that enriches every page. A Murder on Malabar Hill is the first book in her acclaimed Perveen Mistry series, set in 1920s Bombay. The novel introduces Perveen, one of India's first female lawyers, who becomes embroiled in a case involving a wealthy Muslim family, purdah, and murder. The book was widely praised for its vivid historical setting, its engaging mystery, and the compelling character of Perveen, and it launched a beloved series. Massey is also the author of the Rei Shimura series, set in Japan, and has won the Agatha and Macavity Awards, among others. Her fiction is celebrated for its cultural richness, its strong female protagonists, and its intelligent, satisfying mysteries. A Murder on Malabar Hill is available as an audiobook alongside the print edition, giving listeners an atmospheric and transporting way to experience Massey's masterful historical mystery fiction.