Review: Stardust in Nuala

Stardust in Nuala by Harriet Steel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Leaving Nuala for awhile but must say the most recent stay at The Crown was quite an experience. First the excitement of having a new film being made in little Nuala. Archie was beside himself with excitement at the prospect of Nuala becoming famous and the subsequent influx of tourist dollars once the War is over. Unfortunately, Nuala will probably be more infamous for the fact that the star, a famous Pakistani actor, died while filming. Not just died , but was murdered!!
No lack of possibilities for the perp--one of his two stepsons, perhaps or maybe is personal assistant, who appears to be in love with his daughter. Not likely such a star would condone that relationship. Or, perhaps, his much younger wife with whom he seemed always at odds and with whom he was often heard arguing.
Shanti is totally flummoxed. Dev was killed using a syringe filled with the medicine he was taking for his heart condition. The injection caused an overdose which killed him. Could he have committed suicide--the production company was in financial straits. Did his nurse kill him--or at least provide the medicine to the murderer?
Each day, Shanti finds himself discussing the case with Jane, seeking her opinion about any new info he gleans. But, even Jane, who quite frequently is able to untangle the clues, is at a loss.
And just to make life more interesting, Archie's dog doesn't want to leave the Residence and seems quite frightened to venture out, even into the garden. Florence has lost her spectacles and teaspoons keep disappearing--what is going on??
Well, in the end, all was sorted and things settled back into normal. As for me, I'm on my way to Phoenix where a man and his dog have been found shot dead in his garage. Also his wife seems to be missing. Danger all over the world it seems--sigh

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