I love the simple, humble Inspector Ghote, riding around on his bicycle. He isn't tough or rich or heavy-drinking. He sometimes makes embarrassing mistakes. He is sometimes intimidated. His resources are very limited. All of that makes him more endearing. Also the books present an experience with India and its common society that I would not otherwise have.

I have read that Keating never visited India in all the time he was writing Ghote books. Does anyone know if this is true? I believe HR is still alive and working - perhaps he could reply?

I love Ghote - one of my favorite stories is the "The all-bad hat"