Kwamboka’s Inquiry A Novel
Kwamboka’s Inquiry A Novel by Arthur Dobrin, published by Nsemia Incorporated in 2017, is a 150-page work that delves into a murder mystery set in Kenya. The story begins with the shocking murder of Dr. Sarah Kwamboka, a prominent figure in her community and founder of a girls’ school. An inspector from Nairobi, Sgt. James Dingiria, is dispatched to Kisii to investigate the crime, uncovering not only the motive behind the murder but also Kwamboka’s efforts to document the region’s history through memoirs.
Readers will find that the novel intricately weaves together a murder investigation with short stories that illuminate the lives of ordinary people in the area, offering a glimpse into present-day Kenya. The narrative explores themes of corruption, power, and societal issues, providing a rich backdrop against which the mystery unfolds. This edition presents a unique blend of fiction and literary collections, inviting readers to engage with both the mystery and the cultural history of the region.
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Who killed Dr. Sarah Kwamboka?
This popular founder of a girls’ school is shot dead in her house and an inspector from Nairobi is sent to Kisii to investigate. While attempting to uncover the motive behind the brutal crime, Sgt. James Dingiria discovers that Kwamboka had been collecting memoirs from the area as a way of preserving the region’s history.
This novel weaves a murder mystery around short stories that reveal the history of ordinary people from this part of the country with a look at present-day Kenya.
What others say
”Dobrin has carefully plotted his novel with style that provides a smooth flow through short stories. It is carefully thought plot that rouses a reader’s tang!”- Sally Boyani, Book Editor.
”It is a gripping story about murder, corruption, power, church politics, Colonisation and Chauvinism. The great drift of suspense in the text and the interwoven short stories make it a page turner. Well told and a must read.”- Verah Omwocha, Book Editor.
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