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Plot Summary of Blood Moon Over Bengal
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Leisure, Oct 2004
ISBN: 0843954523

In 1932 near Calcutta, Elizabeth Mainwaring lands her plane in a forbidden zone. Half-breed major Nigel Covington-Singh lectures her until he learns she is the daughter of his Commander. Still he warns her to be careful as the British are not very popular in Bengal.

Elizabeth finds herself very attracted to Nigel. He reciprocates, but knows that any relationship between them is dangerous for both of them. Nigel is also concerned how the British authorities have ignored the serial killing of natives until one of their own is murdered. Struggling to resolve his love for Elizabeth with her safety while trying to solve a series of homicides yet remain a good soldier, Nigel is pulled in numerous ways that leave unsure what to do.

BLOOD MOON OVER BENGAL is more a historical tale than a romance although there is an exciting star-crossed lovers' sub-plot. The story line enables the audience to look deeply into Bengal society in 1932 in which the native caste system has a British top loaded onto the hierarchal pyramid. The mystery is intriguing more in terms of the light it shines on the era.


Harriet Klausner"

Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar



Review Analysis of Blood Moon Over Bengal
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Plot
Tone of book? - thoughtful
Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's
Romance/Romance Problems Yes
Kind of romance: - GENERAL--no other subplots apply
Crime & Police story Yes
Story of - catching a killer
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Lover is - of a different race (interracial loving!)

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - infantry soldier
Age: - 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality - British
How sensitive is this character? - middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - very athletic

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 20's-30's
Profession/status: - infantry soldier
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character? - hard edged
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - average physique

Setting
Asia/Pacific Yes
Asian country: - India

Style
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Unusual Style: - a lot of stream of consciousness
Amount of dialog - significantly more dialog than descript
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