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Amazon UK. Trouble in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 1). Series of 3. Haven't come across this author before but looks interesting and I like exotic locations (in this case Sri Lanka). 50 reviews so far, 4.3 out of 5 rating. [Updated with Amazon UK link, not available at Kobo as far as I can find.]
Spoiler:
When Inspector Shanti de Silva moves with his English wife, Jane, to his new post in the sleepy hill town of Nuala, he anticipates a more restful life than police work in the big city entails. However an arrogant plantation owner with a lonely wife, a crusading lawyer, and a death in suspicious circumstances present him with a riddle that he will need all his experience to solve.
Set on the exotic island of Ceylon (modern Sri Lanka) in the 1930s, Trouble in Nuala is an entertaining and absorbing mystery spiced with humour and a colourful cast of characters.
What readers say about Trouble in Nuala:
"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."
"The sweltering heat and dazzling light of Ceylon in the 1930s pour out from the pages of "Trouble in Nuala". Shanti de Silva, Nuala's police inspector, navigates the complexities of colonial society under British Imperial rule even as he unpicks the threads of a classic murder mystery. First-class entertainment, with a memorable mix of characters."
"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."
"Clever plotting, sharply defined characters and luscious description make this a hugely enjoyable read. I look forward to volume 2".