The Body in the Paddy Field

A Cozy Mystery in an Exotic Setting

De: Nadishka Aloysius

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

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.

Shelve under
Women Sleuths
Asian Literature
World Literature
Detective Story
Cozy Mystery
Village Life
Murder Mystery
Women's Fiction
Chick Lit