Books
From historic novels to contemporary literature, there is plenty to read about Sri Lanka. Authors Michael Ondaatje, Shyam Selvadurai, Carl Muler and Ashok Ferrey are just some of those who bring the country to life in their books. Discover the teardrop island from the pages of a novel before getting on the plane
SKU:LS60008F68
Murders At the Vicarage
Murders At the Vicarage
(SKU: LS60008F68) "Murders At the Vicarage" is a true crime book meticulously researched by forensic expert Professor Ravindra Fernando. It narrates the shocking case of Father Mathew Peiris, who was convicted of murdering his wife using oral diabetic medicine, the first known instance of such a drug being used for murder in the world. The book reads like a fast-paced novel but is entirely based on true events. The story has been adapted into a film directed by Chandran Ratnam, starring Jacqueline Fernandez and Alston Koch.