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Dark Clouds Over Nuala
(2017)(The second book in the Inspector De Silva Mysteries series)
A novel by Harriet Steel
In the second book in this popular and charming series, set in the 1930s amidst the rolling green hills of colonial Ceylon, Inspector de Silva’s back with a new case to solve when the arrival in the hill town of Nuala of the heir to an English earldom leads to a mysterious death. Throw in a mega-rich Romanian count, his glamorous countess, and an enigmatic British army officer and the scene is set for another intriguing mystery.
If you love entertaining and absorbing mysteries, spiced with colourful characters and a dash of humour, don’t miss The Inspector de Silva Mysteries. Treat yourself to a copy of Dark Clouds over Nuala today.
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
If you love entertaining and absorbing mysteries, spiced with colourful characters and a dash of humour, don’t miss The Inspector de Silva Mysteries. Treat yourself to a copy of Dark Clouds over Nuala today.
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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