The Inspector de Silva Mysteries
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The Inspector de Silva Mysteries (14 book series)
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by Harriet Steel (Author)
From Book 1: Meet Inspector Shanti de Silva, the new chief of police in Nuala, a sleepy town in the beautiful tea country of colonial Ceylon. He moved from the big city in search of a quiet life, but now that he’s faced with the suspicious death of an arrogant plantation owner, it looks like Nuala won’t be as peaceful as he’d hoped. He’s going to need all his experience to unravel the mystery and prove his worth to his new British boss.
A vintage-style mystery set in the 1930s, spiced with colourful characters and a dash of humour.

“I can imagine sitting out on the veranda sipping iced tea in the sweltering heat but with a constant reminder of the wilder side of Ceylon just over the other side of the high garden fence. Just stunning!” Books from Dusk till Dawn

"Clever plotting, sharply defined characters and luscious description make this a hugely enjoyable read. I look forward to volume 2". Ros Carne Author of The Pupil and The Stepmother
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1
Trouble in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 1)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 2,276 3.7 on Goodreads 2,204 ratings
Meet Inspector Shanti de Silva, the new chief of police in Nuala, a sleepy town in the beautiful tea country of colonial Ceylon. He moved from the big city in search of a quiet life, but now that he’s faced with the suspicious death of an arrogant plantation owner, it looks like Nuala won’t be as peaceful as he’d hoped. He’s going to need all his experience to unravel the mystery and prove his worth to his new British boss.
A vintage-style mystery set in the 1930s, spiced with colourful characters and a dash of humour.

“I can imagine sitting out on the veranda sipping iced tea in the sweltering heat but with a constant reminder of the wilder side of Ceylon just over the other side of the high garden fence. Just stunning!” Books from Dusk till Dawn

"Clever plotting, sharply defined characters and luscious description make this a hugely enjoyable read. I look forward to volume 2". Ros Carne Author of The Pupil and The Stepmother

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Dark Clouds Over Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 2)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,221 4.1 on Goodreads 1,038 ratings
Inspector de Silva has 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 colourful and entertaining mystery set amidst the beautiful tea country of 1930s Ceylon.

“Pure enjoyment to read the unfolding of mysteries with happy outcomes set in exotic Ceylon. The good-hearted Shanti is assisted by his capable wife Jane. Together they bring harmony and humour to East meets West. As refreshing as a cup of light Ceylon tea!” Annmarie Wharton

“Wonderful reads. I have now read the first two books in this series and have enjoyed them immensely. They are easy to read, and yet plot-wise, keep you captivated until the end. The 1930s Ceylonese setting, and its characters are a delight. Highly recommended.” DRG

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Offstage in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 3)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,294 4.1 on Goodreads 930 ratings
Inspector de Silva is caught up in the excitement when a professional theatre company comes to Nuala but matters take a dark turn when the company’s actor manager is murdered. Our inspector has a new case to solve and he must consider some very unpalatable motives for the crime. He will need all his persistence, coupled with his wife, Jane’s, invaluable help to unmask the villain of the piece. Set on the exotic island of Ceylon in the 1930s, The Inspector de Silva Mysteries provide a colourful and relaxing read spiced with humour and an engaging cast of characters.

A Breath of Fresh Air

"What a delightful change of pace. I really liked the characters and the location. It took place during a gentler time without all the cruelty and violence that defines far too much of the books we see being published now. There is more than enough violence surrounding us today without having our escape to the land of books filled with it.” Puzzler.

Must read police procedural set in pre-war Sri Lanka/Ceylon

“I started reading this series after a quick trip to Sri Lanka. Now I am hooked and read them as fast as they come out. Even if you have never been to Sri Lanka these books evoke an interesting period in history and the low-tech state of forensics in the 1930's. The clash of cultures is interesting as well. I can't say enough good things about this series.”

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Fatal Finds in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 4)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,360 4.2 on Goodreads 899 ratings
It is monsoon season in the little town of Nuala in the tea country of Ceylon. One stormy night, a ghostly encounter on a lonely road leads Inspector de Silva into a case of murder, and a mystery that stretches back to the distant past. To uncover the truth, he will have to face death and his inner demons.
If you love entertaining and absorbing vintage-style mysteries, don’t miss The Inspector de Silva series.

A Breath of Fresh Air
“What a delightful change of pace. I really liked the characters and the location. It took place during a gentler time without all the cruelty and violence that defines far too much of the books we see being published now. There is more than enough violence surrounding us today without having our escape to the land of books filled with it.” Puzzler

Layers upon Layers
“I don't remember how, exactly, I came upon the Nuala books, but just an hour ago I finished a binge read of all four of them. I love a well-written mystery, and these don't disappoint with their frequent literary allusions, interesting characters, and realistic sets of interpersonal challenges and conflicts…. There's always a new thread to be pulled, and all kinds of insights and events result from each pulling. These are absorbing stories, and I hope there will be more of them.” Julie M. Drew

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Christmas in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 5)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,208 4.0 on Goodreads 776 ratings
It’s Christmas time and the little town of Nuala in the beautiful tea country of colonial Ceylon is full of 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 vintage-style mysteries, spiced with colourful characters and a dash of humour, don’t miss the Inspector de Silva series.

Christmas in Nuala was originally published as a Kindle Short Read but is now available in paperback as part of book 11 in the series, Break from 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 de Silva and Jane are well drawn characters and I plan on following them through further adventures." Anna

“I started reading this series after a quick trip to Sri Lanka. Now I am hooked and read them as fast as they come out. Even if you have never been to Sri Lanka these books evoke an interesting period in history and the low-tech state of forensics in the 1930's. The clash of cultures is interesting as well. I can't say enough good things about this series.” S.Smith

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Passage from Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 6)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,361 4.3 on Goodreads 829 ratings
Inspector de Silva and Jane embark on a cruise to Egypt to visit the pyramids, excited at the prospect of two weeks of sun, sea and relaxation. With Nuala, and de Silva’s duties as a police officer, far behind them, what can possibly spoil their plans? Then a writer is found dead in his cabin, suffocated by newspaper thrust down his throat. Once again, de Silva must swing into action.
The Inspector de Silva Mysteries is a colourful and absorbing series, spiced with humour. Set in Ceylon in the 1930s, it will appeal to fans of traditional and cozy mysteries.

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Pure Enjoyment
“Pure enjoyment to read the unfolding of mysteries with happy outcomes set in exotic Ceylon. The good-hearted Shanti is assisted by his capable wife Jane. Together they bring harmony and humour to East meets West. As refreshing as a cup of light Ceylon tea!” Annmarie Wharton

A Breath of Fresh Air
“What a delightful change of pace. I really liked the characters and the location. It took place during a gentler time without all the cruelty and violence that defines far too much of the books we see being published now. There is more than enough violence surrounding us today without having our escape to the land of books filled with it.” Puzzler

Wonderful reads.
“I have now read the first two books in this series and have enjoyed them immensely. They are easy to read, and yet plot-wise, keep you captivated until the end. The 1930s Ceylonese setting, and its characters are a delight. Highly recommended.” DRG

“A delightful read - can't wait to devour the next one!” JJ McKay

Must read police procedural set in pre-war Sri Lanka/Ceylon
“I started reading this series after a quick trip to Sri Lanka. Now I am hooked and read them as fast as they come out. Even if you have never been to Sri Lanka these books evoke an interesting period in history and the low-tech state of forensics in the 1930's. The clash of cultures is interesting as well. I can't say enough good things about this series.” S.Smith

Layers upon Layers
“I don't remember how, exactly, I came upon the Nuala books, but just an hour ago I finished a binge read of all four of them. I love a well-written mystery, and these don't disappoint with their frequent literary allusions, interesting characters, and realistic sets of interpersonal challenges and conflicts…. There's always a new thread to be pulled, and all kinds of insights and events result from each pulling. These are absorbing stories, and I hope there will be more of them.” Julie M. Drew

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Rough Time in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 7)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,145 4.2 on Goodreads 698 ratings
Inspector de Silva’s peaceful evening is disrupted when he is called up to the Royal Nuala Golf Club where a wealthy member has been found brutally murdered.

Is this a bungled robbery, a private feud, or does the killer have another motive that will cause them to strike again?

With the help of his resourceful wife, Jane, and a new and unexpected ally, de Silva must navigate his way into the heart of the privileged British establishment to find the answer, and there’s no time to lose.

Rough Time in Nuala is another colourful and exciting mystery in this series set in the exotic location of 1930s Ceylon.

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Taken in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 8)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,047 4.3 on Goodreads 577 ratings
When an American millionaire and his glamorous daughter visit Nuala, the little town in the beautiful tea country of colonial Ceylon, the splendour they bring to the town’s high society is soon tragically tarnished by a vicious crime. With many avenues of inquiry to follow, including the involvement of a mysterious fortune teller, Inspector de Silva will need all his resources, including the help of his British wife Jane, to unravel the evidence and avert further disaster. A gripping mystery with lots of twists and turns set in the colourful and fascinating world of 1930s Ceylon.

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High Wire in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 9)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,022 4.3 on Goodreads 590 ratings
Much to the delight of the locals, a colourful Russian circus rolls into Nuala, the little town in the beautiful tea country of colonial Ceylon. But the fun ends abruptly when on opening night, a tragic accident takes place.

Inspector Shanti de Silva and his wife Jane are amongst the crowd who witness the accident. Or was it an accident? De Silva senses murder, and soon, he’s juggling with the evidence. Will the trail lead to the circus’s dashing stunt rider and master of horse, Alexei Goncharov, or to Alexei’s brother Boris, its boisterous ringmaster? Throw a string of jewel thefts and some deadly snakes into the mix and the list of suspects grows. De Silva will need to keep his wits about him to uncover the truth in this vintage-style mystery series set in the 1930s.

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Cold Case in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 10)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,051 4.4 on Goodreads 600 ratings
It’s January 1940, and the day of the famous motor rally in Nuala, the little town in the beautiful tea country of colonial Ceylon. Excitement is at full throttle, but matters take a dark turn when that same evening, human remains are found buried in a lonely corner of a local tea plantation.
Inspector de Silva has a cold case to solve. Add a playboy racing driver, a missing Bugatti and a family scandal hushed up years ago into the mix and he has plenty to think about. You can be sure that whatever happened in the past, now de Silva’s in the driving seat, you’re in for a gripping ride.

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Break from Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 11)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,102 4.4 on Goodreads 639 ratings
It is autumn 1940, and Inspector de Silva and his wife Jane are looking forward to a well-earned holiday. But their hopes of a relaxing break in the picturesque city of Galle beside the Indian Ocean are dashed when death, mysterious illnesses, and a missing guest cast a gloomy shadow.
As they’re drawn into the investigation, the mystery deepens. Is there a villain amongst their fellow guests or further afield? The search for answers will lead them into great danger that has repercussions far beyond the island of Ceylon.
The paperback edition of Break from Nuala contains a copy of Christmas in Nuala, previously only published as a Kindle Short Read.

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Stardust in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 12)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 945 4.4 on Goodreads 575 ratings
A celebrated Indian film company comes to Nuala, sprinkling its stardust over the quiet little town and keeping Inspector de Silva busy. With the end of the visit at last in sight, he looks forward to returning to a more peaceful existence, but a sudden death dashes his hopes. With Jane’s help and that of a new ally, he’s drawn into the turbulent affairs of a warring family. Meanwhile, a mysterious intruder is causing trouble at the Residence.

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Long Odds in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 13)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 943 4.4 on Goodreads 542 ratings
When Nuala’s premier race meeting ends in controversy and a tragic death, Inspector Shanti de Silva and his wife Jane must turn their minds to unravelling a new mystery. With evidence elusive and a hostile British establishment to deal with, it looks like it won’t be easy to uncover the truth, but when did long odds ever deter Shanti and Jane?

Set in the 1930s and 40s on the exotic island of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, in the twilight years of the British Empire, the Inspector de Silva mysteries offer an entertaining and intriguing read spiced with humour and a colourful cast of characters.

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Retreat from Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 14)
by Harriet Steel (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 498 4.3 on Goodreads 284 ratings

Shanti and Jane de Silva’s peaceful retreat at a mountain monastery rapidly turns into something far more challenging when they become involved in the search for a stolen ancient manuscript that is reputed to have the power to shake Christianity to its foundations.
As they investigate their fellow guests and the monks themselves, the mystery seems as impenetrable as mountain mist – until events take a deadly turn. Will they succeed in bringing the truth to light?
The Inspector de Silva Mysteries are vintage-style mysteries set on the exotic island of Ceylon (modern Sri Lanka) in the 1930s and 40s. Perfect for fans of Death in Paradise, Murder in Provence, and Midsomer Murders.


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Esme
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
Love the setting, the characters, the plot. A perfect read for those enamored of exotic locales set in a different time - in this case 1930s Ceylon. The author perfectly captures the tone and feel of the colonial class made languid by the heat and entitlement, sipping their cocktails and enjoying their cricket matches on their island paradise too arrogant to care or notice the class resentments percolating beneath the surface of their gentrified existence. The main character, a police detective and “ a native” married to a British woman sees the class distinctions through a tolerant and observant eye, noting them all, undaunted in his pursuit of the truth, all the while appreciating the simple pleasures of life- his rose bushes, the smells and tastes of his native Ceylonese cuisine, and married warmth.
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giles peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019
Fabulous detective series set in 1930s Ceylon (Sri Lanka). I love the characterisation, the settings, the plots, the pace. Beautiful. Ive read and re - read every book. And the Audio Books - with super skilled and evocative narration by actor and theatre director Matthew Lloyd Davies, are even better, so far three in the series - I hope that the other three later books will also be made into audio books with Mathew's skilled narration. The key take away from these books - is a skilled and very talented author - and books that burst with ' a celebration of the vitality of life '. Gorgeous , 5 stars.
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Harriet Steel
Biography

Welcome to my author page! Whether you're new to my books or have already read some of them, I'm so pleased that you found your way here. I began my writing life with four historical novels, but the lure of murder mystery finally proved too strong and I began to create my Inspector de Silva mysteries. The series now runs to eleven books with more on the way. They're set in Ceylon, the former name for the island of Sri Lanka, in the 1930s. I'm told by readers that they love the books for their engaging characters, their colourful setting, and their vintage style of mystery.

Writing is inevitably quite a solitary occupation, so I love to connect with my readers. I hope you'll sign up to my newsletter at my website,, https://harrietsteel.com, or come and chat on Facebook (Harriet Steel Author) or Twitter (@harrietsteel1). Like Inspector de Silva, I'm a keen gardener and I often share my successes (and failures) as well as snippets about my life in general. I look forward to being in touch.

Best wishes,

Harriet

More about Harriet Steel

Harriet Steel is a British author who writes a series of widely praised, atmospheric mysteries in a traditional style. A few years ago, she spent time on the beautiful island of Sri Lanka and this is where they are set, but in the 1930s rather than the modern day, when it was still the British colony of Ceylon. Her love of history, art, and travel influences her writing, and she also published four historical novels before turning to crime.

She was born in London but not long afterwards her family moved to a farm in the country where she grew up. She later studied law at Cambridge University and was a lawyer for many years before becoming a writer. She would love to go back in time and spend a day having lunch with Hercule Poirot, tea with Miss Marple, and dinner at the Ritz with Lord Peter Wimsey.

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