The Taj Mahal's Shadow
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"Some secrets are buried for a reason.
This one will kill to stay hidden."
Maya Desai, a historian, finds herself trapped in a murder indirectly linked to the Taj Mahal, the worldwide symbol of love. In this run and chase, she meets Aryan and Naina, who help her through this treacherous journey. To her surprise, this crime is not only linked in India but all over the world. Many kill, many get killed.
But what happens when the inspiration to lovers becomes a stage to black and illegal crime?
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