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THE BODY IN THE PADDY FIELD
THE BODY IN THE PADDY FIELD
A Cozy Mystery (A Sri Lankan Mystery Series Book #1)
Reading Age : Teenagers and Adults
Print length : 200
Also available at Pendi, Sarasavi OGF, Expographic.
Immerse yourself in the small town culture of rural Sri Lanka and follow the lives of two spirited female sleuths who battle social prejudice as they take a stand.
Kiyama Fernando, an English teacher from Colombo, is fleeing a failed marriage. She visits her good friend Vinodhini Dias in a small town far away from her troubles. But trouble comes knocking soon enough...
When her friend becomes the prime suspect in a local murder, Kiyama's investigation takes her from a paddy field to a gambling den in an attempt to unveil the true villain before time runs out and Vino is convicted of a crime she did not commit.
Will they uncover the killer before Vinodhini is taken away in handcuffs?
Can they decipher friend from foe?
Will the secrets they unearth lead them to an early grave?
The cast of quirky characters include a crafty money lender, a vociferous cook, and a handsome landowner.
Fans of Alexander McCall Smith, Stuart Palmer and Harriet Steel will love this new series.
Customer Reviews
'The author does a good job of making us fall in love with the characters. The twists and turns in the book were great!!! I recommend this book!'
— Amazon Customer
'This is a tale of two women with their share of problems, none that they asked for, who find themselves renewing their relationship and learning more about themselves as they solve a murder. I liked the intimate feel of a small, conservative, Sri Lankan village with its quirky denizens: from the gossips to the local crime boss. I did not see the end coming :) . A pleasant read!'
— Amazon Customer