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Episode: 7.7 Manjiri Prabhu: Unraveling Secrets and Mysteries in Portugal’s Wine Country
Description: Ever wonder how a destination can inspire an entire mystery novel?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara and Michelle chat with Manjiri Prabhu, India’s first female mystery writer to break into the international scene. She talks about her latest novel, The Mystery of the Portuguese Hearts, set in the heart of Portugal’s wine country. Manjiri reveals how investigator Re unravels the truth behind a murder and the mysterious ‘lenços’ (love handkerchiefs). Minjiri shares her deep dive into research, her passion for authenticity, and how the destination itself sparks the thrill of her sto...