Ep 26: Death Comes to Matheran with Shabnam Minwalla

Thirteen friends and 1 unsolved murder. During a weekend trip to Matheran, Rakesh Jhaveri and his driver are found dead on a rainy night. The cops dismiss it as an unfortunate accident. Eleven years later, Rakesh's daughter Tara, now 17, has decided she wants answers. She's not the only one, though. A nameless, faceless friend has been patiently documenting evidence. And Tara's mother, Pramila, getting her memory back might just be the final clue they need to solve the case.In this episode, host Suparna Chatterjee chats with journalist-turned-author Shabnam Minwalla about Death Comes to Matheran, her lifelong love for murder mysteries, and how Mumbai continues to inspire her with stories. Host: Suparna Chatterjee Guest: Shabnam MinwallaBooks by Shabnam Minwalla1. Death Comes to Matheran2. Saira Zariwalla is Afraid3. Zen4. Darkness at Star Mills5. The Spellmakers of Dorabji Street6. The Nimmi series7. Body in the Swimming Pool (The Chicken Pox Mystery Club)Podcast Theme Music by B. Prasanna and Khurshed Batliwala Haradhoner Doshti Chhele:https://youtu.be/z4S3fVtyCFc?si=XsuWsCUmXZ-GbrFr