A witty diplomatic murder mystery by Chandralekha Mehta, first published in 2011. Set in the fictional Latin American city of San Felice, the novel combines classic whodunit elements with sharp social satire, international diplomacy, romance, and humor. It is Mehta's debut novel.

The story begins when Count Jorge, a fabulously wealthy and charismatic socialite, is found brutally stabbed to death shortly after hosting one of his lavish dinner parties. With a long list of admirers, rivals, and secret enemies, almost everyone in San Felice's elite society has a motive.

Suspicion soon falls on members of the Indian Embassy, threatening to escalate the murder into an international diplomatic scandal. Matters become even more complicated when the riding boots of the Indian Ambassador's daughter are discovered beneath the Count's bed. As rumors spread, blackmail, secret affairs, hidden identities, and political intrigue begin to surface, making it increasingly difficult to separate appearances from reality.

Rather than relying on violence, the novel focuses on clever plotting, eccentric characters, witty dialogue, and the absurdities of diplomatic life. Chandralekha Mehta blends a traditional country-house-style murder mystery with a light, humorous tone, creating an entertaining and elegant whodunit.