Description: 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 has to 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.
Brief description: Harriet Steel published several historical novels and a collection of short stories before turning to crime with the Inspector de Silva Mysteries. She was educated in the New Forest and London and subsequently graduated from Cambridge University with a BA in Law. She practiced for many years as a solicitor before becoming a writer.
Review Quotes: Matthew Lloyd Davies does a stellar job of voicing age, gender . . . with a good handle on pacing and tone.-- "Night Owl Book Cafe"