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Christmas in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Harriet Steel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 1,288 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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    The Inspector de Silva Mysteries
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    80 pages
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  4. Publication date
    November 30, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07L1TGCY8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 30, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 660 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 1,288 ratings

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Harriet Steel

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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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Customers enjoy this cozy mystery novel set in Ceylon, praising its simple plot and well-developed characters. The book features a hot climate and receives positive feedback for its writing quality and atmosphere, with one customer noting its Gothic elements. Customers love the entire Inspector de Silva series.

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14 customers mention "Mystery content"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery content of the book, particularly its simple plot, with one customer highlighting the author's ability to solve crimes in Ceylon.

"...These are "gentle" reads, even though they deal with murder, and they're historical as well, so I like learning about that part of the world and..." Read more

"...of the tale, and a touch of philosophy make for a well-rounded, intriguing mystery." Read more

"Nice Christmas story with a complex murder. Set in Ceylon for a tropical, exotic atmosphere. You might enjoy it or you might not!" Read more

"An enjoyment of what Christmas is like in a different era and place. One didn’t expect a.quarrel after they all left, to end in murder of the Uncle...." Read more

13 customers mention "Enjoyment"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very enjoyable, describing it as a pleasant little novella with adventures that keep one smiling.

"...I started out with the first one, and I'm working on book four. I enjoy de Silva and his lovely wife Jane...." Read more

"This is a great novella to read at the Holidays...or at Christmas in July!..." Read more

"Inspector Jane solves the mystery! Another delightful chapter of the Nuala Inspector Shanti da Silva series...." Read more

"Fun story, like all the other Nuala books, but I wish this one was much longer...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...As a result you really get to know the characters well. I so enjoyed spending time with each of them - well, except for the bad guys...." Read more

"...All your favorite characters and I like how as this series has progressed as Shantis wife Jane is helping to solve the mysteries. Great read!" Read more

"...The supporting characters are wonderful and the adventures keep one smiling and turning the pages too quickly!! Delightful!!!" Read more

"...The writing is smoothly evocative of a lush, hot climate. Characters are well thought out and the outcomes satisfying." Read more

9 customers mention "Love of series"9 positive0 negative

Customers love the series, with one specifically mentioning their appreciation for the Ceylon setting.

"This series is just wonderful. I started out with the first one, and I'm working on book four. I enjoy de Silva and his lovely wife Jane...." Read more

"...Thank you for such a wonderful series." Read more

"...Good series, and this is an added one to enjoy during the holidays." Read more

"I love this series set in Ceylon!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one describing it as a gentle read.

"...I enjoy de Silva and his lovely wife Jane. These are "gentle" reads, even though they deal with murder, and they're historical as well, so I like..." Read more

"...I so enjoyed their love for each other. These books are so thoughtfully written!..." Read more

"...The writing is smoothly evocative of a lush, hot climate. Characters are well thought out and the outcomes satisfying." Read more

"...Written with skill and escape from all the other. Enjoy" Read more

3 customers mention "Atmosphere"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the atmosphere of the book, with one noting its Gothic elements and another highlighting the interesting Ceylon setting.

"...Despite being short, a nicely Gothic atmosphere to much of the tale, and a touch of philosophy make for a well-rounded, intriguing mystery." Read more

"...The Ceylon setting is especially interesting. Can't wait for the next book!" Read more

"...The setting is beautiful, and the plot is simple and satisfying" Read more

3 customers mention "Climate"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the hot climate in the book, with one specifically mentioning loving the rain, mud, and heat.

"...I enjoyed his garden. I loved the rain and the mud and the heat. I was always waiting for it to get cooler - knowing it would't...." Read more

"...The writing is smoothly evocative of a lush, hot climate. Characters are well thought out and the outcomes satisfying." Read more

"These books are wonderful – well written, exotic location, warm, interesting characters, and good mysteries. I hope she plans on riding many more!" Read more

3 customers mention "Location"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the exotic location of the book.

"...this series to anyone who enjoys a good, cozy mystery and interesting locale.Love the relationship between Inspector deSilva and his wife Jane." Read more

"These books are wonderful – well written, exotic location, warm, interesting characters, and good mysteries. I hope she plans on riding many more!" Read more

"Loved it, the time , the place, and most importantly the people." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Phoenix Mary Grace Hocking
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
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    This series is just wonderful. I started out with the first one, and I'm working on book four. I enjoy de Silva and his lovely wife Jane. These are "gentle" reads, even though they deal with murder, and they're historical as well, so I like learning about that part of the world and that time period. Highly recommended!
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  • Beckett Shiona
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasant Little Novella
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021
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    I wish that I had found this short gem of a story actually at the holidays, but it was, nonetheless, charming, even when read during springtime. Any seasoned mystery reader will know at once who the murderer is, and will spot the main clue; the fun lies in seeing how the characters assemble the information proving that their instinct to shield the obvious and supposed culprit is quite correct. Despite being short, a nicely Gothic atmosphere to much of the tale, and a touch of philosophy make for a well-rounded, intriguing mystery.
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  • Kindle Customer Kathy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020
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    Nice Christmas story with a complex murder. Set in Ceylon for a tropical, exotic atmosphere. You might enjoy it or you might not!
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  • Anne E Rice-Sosne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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    I loved this series - everything about it! First, I loved Jane and Shanty. I so enjoyed their love for each other. These books are so thoughtfully written! They are not fast paced which allowed for excellent character development. As a result you really get to know the characters well. I so enjoyed spending time with each of them - well, except for the bad guys. I loved Jane and Shanti's home. I enjoyed his garden. I loved the rain and the mud and the heat. I was always waiting for it to get cooler - knowing it would't. Poor Ella, but I know that with Jane as a friend, she will be alright. Thank you for such a wonderful series.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Mystery in the Tropics
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019
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    This is a great novella to read at the Holidays...or at Christmas in July! All your favorite characters and I like how as this series has progressed as Shantis wife Jane is helping to solve the mysteries. Great read!
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  • Ellen Oceanside
    5.0 out of 5 stars A QUARREL LED TO MURDER
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2019
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    An enjoyment of what Christmas is like in a different era and place. One didn’t expect a.quarrel after they all left, to end in murder of the Uncle. With.Jane by his side the Inspector has a case to solve, of which Jane has the missing piece. Good series, and this is an added one to enjoy during the holidays.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022
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    I really like all of her others novels. This is more of a short story with rather insipid characters and plot.
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  • pkrd
    4.0 out of 5 stars Inspector Jane
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2021
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    Inspector Jane solves the mystery! Another delightful chapter of the Nuala Inspector Shanti da Silva series. If you like character driven stories (Louise Penney's Armand Gamache comes to mind), you would enjoy these mystery-light novels.
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  • Wendy Eddey
    4.0 out of 5 stars light hearted fun
    Reviewed in Australia on June 22, 2024
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    This series is light hearted and fun. I like the writing style and the characters are well drawn. Recommend for those wanting distraction with a bit of Ceylon’s history thrown in
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  • Ann Cederhall Ljung
    5.0 out of 5 stars Again a lovely read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2019
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    Lovely setting and very charming I relax when I read these books and you learn a lot.
    I like the style
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  • Vesper
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable novella
    Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2019
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    As Christmas approaches, Nuala is visted by the Count and Countess Arcanti, the family of Clarence Rushwell. But a murder occurs. Inspector de Silva investigates with the help of his wife Jane.
    An enjoyable and well-written novella
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  • Jk
    4.0 out of 5 stars short but intriguing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2023
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    I love the characters in these books and the stories are interesting and colourful.

    this one is as the author writes, a how done it -hmm, would it work?
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  • Sandy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good characters and great Stories.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2019
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    Another enjoyable book by Harriet Steel
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