If Longing Could Kill

Mansuri, 1952. A quiet hilltop. A missing caretaker. A murder that hides a lifetime of secrets.

On the mist-covered hills of Mansuri, the secluded Ludor Hilltop conceals more than its tranquil cottages and winding mountain paths suggest. When Gopal Dass, the young caretaker of Evelynn Cottage and the adjoining cemetery, mysteriously disappears, local milkman Sant Ram and shopkeeper Nathu Lal begin searching for answers. Their discovery of Gopal’s bloodied body transforms a troubling disappearance into a chilling murder mystery.

Inspector Dharamveer Tyagi takes charge, uncovering a tangled web of resentment, revenge, forbidden affection, greed and buried secrets. From a bitter former caretaker and a wealthy property-seeking couple to a vengeful hunter and a troubled businessman, everyone seems to have something to hide. But the most perplexing suspect is Andrew Wilson, the cottage’s owner, whose affection for Gopal appears genuine.

As Tyagi pieces together the clues, a long-buried obsession threatens to expose a devastating truth. What was someone willing to kill for? And could the treasure at the heart of the mystery be worth the ultimate sacrifice?

Set against the haunting beauty of the Himalayan foothills, Longing Could Kill is a gripping historical murder mystery exploring the darker side of human desire.