Detective Aunty A Novel
Detective Aunty A Novel by Uzma Jalaluddin, published by Harper Perennial in 2025, is a cozy mystery that introduces readers to Kausar Khan, a determined widow who embarks on a quest to clear her daughter’s name after she is accused of murder. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds as Kausar returns to her old neighborhood in Toronto, where she confronts not only the complexities of her daughter’s situation but also the changes that have taken place in the community since her last visit.
In her pursuit of the truth, Kausar utilizes her keen observational skills and wisdom gained from life experiences, enlisting the help of friends and her spirited teenage granddaughter. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Kausar discovers a web of secrets and lies surrounding the murder of her daughter’s landlord, which is part of a troubling pattern of unsolved crimes in the area. Readers will find a blend of mystery and familial bonds as Kausar navigates the challenges of amateur sleuthing, showcasing her resourcefulness in a world where appearances can be deceiving.
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“I’ll read anything Uzma Jalaluddin writes.”–New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn
“I am such a fan.”–New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry
When her grown daughter is suspected of murder, a charming and tenacious widow digs into the case to unmask the real killer in this twisty, page-turning whodunnit–the first book in a cozy new detective series from the acclaimed author of Ayesha at Last.
After her husband’s unexpected death eighteen months ago, Kausar Khan never thought she’d receive another phone call as heartbreaking–until her thirty-something daughter, Sana, phones to say that she’s been arrested for killing the unpopular landlord of her clothing boutique. Determined to help her child, Kausar heads to Toronto for the first time in nearly twenty years.
Returning to the Golden Crescent suburb where she raised her children and where her daughter still lives, Kausar finds that the thriving neighborhood she remembered has changed. The murder of Sana’s landlord is only the latest in a wave of local crimes which have gone unsolved.
And the facts of the case are troubling: Sana found the man dead in her shop at a suspiciously early hour, with a dagger from her windowfront display plunged in his chest. And Kausar–a woman with a keen sense of observation and deep wisdom honed by her years–senses there’s more to the story than her daughter is telling.
With the help of some old friends and her plucky teenage granddaughter, Kausar digs into the investigation to uncover the truth. Because who better to pry answers from unwilling suspects than a meddlesome aunty? But even Kausar can’t predict the secrets, lies, and betrayals she finds along the way…
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