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Christmas in Nuala
(2018)(The fifth book in the Inspector De Silva Mysteries series)
A Novella by Harriet Steel
In the sixth book in this popular and charming series set in the 1930s amidst the rolling green hills of colonial Ceylon, the little town of Nuala is full of Christmas good cheer, until murder overshadows the festivities.
The mystery he needs to solve baffles Inspector de Silva. It’s just as well he has his English wife, Jane, to support him in his race to unmask the villain and save an endangered romance.
If you love entertaining and absorbing mysteries, spiced with colourful characters and a dash of humour, don’t miss The Inspector de Silva Mysteries. Christmas in Nuala makes a great short read for the holiday season. Treat yourself to a copy today.
Please note this is a novella not a full-length novel.
What reviewers say about the series:
"This is an unexpected treasure. Set in 1930s Ceylon. It is an interesting look at colonialism from the colonial side. I was engaged from the first page and kept in thrall until the end. Inspector DeSilva and Jane are well drawn characters and I plan on following them through further adventures." Anna
"The sweltering heat and dazzling light of Ceylon in the 1930s pour out from the pages. First-class entertainment, with a memorable mix of characters." P. Bristow
"A captivating, relaxed read which was thoroughly enjoyable to the last page, set in a charming era, with an endearing lead character and in an interesting location." Amazon Customer
"Clever plotting, sharply defined characters and luscious description make this a hugely enjoyable read.” Ros
Genre: Cozy Mystery
The mystery he needs to solve baffles Inspector de Silva. It’s just as well he has his English wife, Jane, to support him in his race to unmask the villain and save an endangered romance.
If you love entertaining and absorbing mysteries, spiced with colourful characters and a dash of humour, don’t miss The Inspector de Silva Mysteries. Christmas in Nuala makes a great short read for the holiday season. Treat yourself to a copy today.
Please note this is a novella not a full-length novel.
What reviewers say about the series:
"This is an unexpected treasure. Set in 1930s Ceylon. It is an interesting look at colonialism from the colonial side. I was engaged from the first page and kept in thrall until the end. Inspector DeSilva and Jane are well drawn characters and I plan on following them through further adventures." Anna
"The sweltering heat and dazzling light of Ceylon in the 1930s pour out from the pages. First-class entertainment, with a memorable mix of characters." P. Bristow
"A captivating, relaxed read which was thoroughly enjoyable to the last page, set in a charming era, with an endearing lead character and in an interesting location." Amazon Customer
"Clever plotting, sharply defined characters and luscious description make this a hugely enjoyable read.” Ros
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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