H R.F. Keating The Murder Of The Maharajah

H.R.F. Keating

Read by Zia Mohyeddin

(4.4 stars; 10 reviews)

The Murder of the Maharajah is a thrilling dramatization of H.R.F. Keating's novel, set in the India of the British Raj. The story features Zia Mohyeddin as the Maharajah, who plays one April Fool's joke too many, leading to unexpected consequences.

As Western visitors arrive at the opulent Summer Palace in Bhopore, they encounter a cast of intriguing characters, including the Maharajah's heir, the sensual Porgy, and his English chorus-girl mistress. When sudden death strikes, the District Superintendent of Police is called in to unravel the mystery and determine who is guilty of the murder.

This Gold Dagger award-winning thriller, directed by Matthew Walters, promises suspense and drama in a richly depicted historical setting.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.