A double adventure featuring that well-known archaeologist and little-known poet, Cairo Jim, and his "good friend", Valkyrian Airways Flight Attendant Jocelyn Osgood.

CAIRO JIM and JOCELYN OSGOOD in BEDLAM FROM BOLLYWOOD

An Indian Tale of Incredulity

Through a chance encounter, Jocelyn finds herself on set in Bollywood, India, where she becomes unwittingly embroiled in the shooting of Dimplewali!, the latest epic movie starring that legend of the silver screen, Dauntless Dymphna. At the same time, at the Old Relics Society in Cairo, Jim and his companions Doris the macaw and Brenda the Wonder Camel are being exposed to a startling new revelation by their patron, Gerald Perry Esquire.

Is it possible that deep in the Indian hinterland, obscured by time and rampant greenery, there actually exists the most splendid ancient archway ever built by humanity? An archway that--against all laws of nature--suspends itself high above the jungle floor, with no visible means of support?

When chaos ensues on the set of Dimplewali!, Jocelyn and Dauntless Dymphna find themselves flung into a subcontinent of intrigue, danger and curries, the likes of which they have never known. But this is only the beginning compared to the ancient mysteries that await Jim, Doris and Brenda.

The 15th bout of suspenseful, breakneck nonsense and inspired whimsy from the man who marches to a rhythm all his own, Geoffrey McSkimming!

"The Cairo Jim books have a cult-like following. The interface of authentic history with quirky characters is a recipe which works for a growing audience which likes slightly off-beat thrillers and humour. The 15th book in the Cairo Jim canon is no exception. Plenty of good fun to be had. Comical and informing. Great fun." -- Canberra Times

"More drivel from the drivelmaster. Surely by now he is old enough to come to his senses? Arrrr." -- Neptune F. Bone

Also available on tape and CD, narrated by the author, from Bolinda Audio

All written material contained herein copyright ©Geoffrey McSkimming 2005

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