The Slaughter Pavilion by Catherine Sampson
Sampson strikes just the right note as she shows the nature of a society in which the disclosure of official corruption or incompetence is punishable for bringing shame on the government. This is not only an absorbing mystery, but a fascinating social commentary, and highly recommended.

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