This series of detective novels transports readers to exotic locales, where a charismatic inspector unravels intricate murder cases. With a strong emphasis on atmosphere and character psychology, each installment offers a compelling battle of wits. The protagonist's personal entanglements and cultural clashes add layers of depth and suspense to the narratives. Fans of classic mysteries will cherish this collection for its clever plots and memorable hero.
"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." -- Amazon.com
"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 colorful and entertaining mystery." -- Amazon.com