Authors Leeya Mehta and Paul Waters to Launch Books at Mumbai LitFest 2026
Ahead of Mumbai LitFest 2026, authors Leeya Mehta and Paul Waters will launch their new books at the event's Little Theatre. Mehta's novel Extinction draws on her Mumbai childhood and Parsi heritage, while Waters presents Death at the Elephant House, a crime novel featuring an Irish nun and an Indian hotelier. Both authors will participate in discussions exploring family histories and offbeat crime solvers, highlighting diverse literary themes and personal inspirations.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 21 Oct, 01:02 pm. Other outlets followed.