I chose to read Changing Times in Nuala as a member of Rosie Amber’s Book Review Team and although I received a copy from the author is does not change my review in any way.
There is something incredibly comforting when you sink into a book from a series you’ve enjoyed before. You know you’re going to be in safe hands with familiar, well-written characters, a solid plot and a stunning setting.
I haven’t read every book in this series but I’ve read a few. That’s one of the things I like about the Inspector de Silva Mysteries, they are standalone. Although time passes in the lives of all the characters, including Ceylon itself. This is particularly noticeable in Changing Times in Nuala as Ceylon is about to become independent from the British.
De Silva should be preparing for the celebrations of this momentous occasion but when a plantation owner is taken seriously ill, and his young wife disappears, of course he has to investigate. The pressure is on de Silva because of accusations made by the family and also from his boss who wants to get the mystery solved before independence day.
Set in the 1930s and 1940s this is a gentle series of murder mysteries with the excellent team of de Silva and his wife, Jane, to solve the crimes backed by a cast of, mostly, likeable characters. Highly recommended.
I love books with interesting settings and have always been intrigued by Ceylon/Shrilanka. This book sounds great!
I think you’d love this series, Darlene. Although I’d start at the beginning, naturally. 🙂
Thank you Georgia.
You’re welcome, Rosie.