Jane Wunderly Mystery #01: Murder at the Mena House

Jane Wunderly Mystery #01: Murder at the Mena House
Erica Ruth Neubauer
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h210 x 139mm - 288pg
23 Feb 2021 US
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9781496725868
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Traveling Egypt as a companion to her wealthy aunt in the years after WWI, a young woman accused of murdering a flapper at the luxurious Mena House hotel must investigate her fellow occupants to clear her name. The young couple who work in vaudeville, the playboy Egyptian, the Australian hotel doctor, the young woman cozied up to her aunt, even the handsome and mysterious Redvers--all seem to have something to hide. With its exotic, real-life setting and intriguing cast of suspects, Erica Ruth Neubauer' s historical mystery debut is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Rhys Bowen. Well-heeled travelers from around the world flock to the Mena House Hotel--an exotic gem in the heart of Cairo where cocktails flow, adventure dispels the aftershocks of World War I, and deadly dangers wait in the shadows. . . Egypt, 1926. Fiercely independent American Jane Wunderly has made up her mind: she won' t be swept off her feet on a trip abroad. Despite her Aunt Millie' s best efforts at meddling with her love life, the young widow would rather gaze at the Great Pyramids of Giza than into the eyes of a dashing stranger. Yet Jane' s plans to remain cool and indifferent become ancient history in the company of Mr. Redvers, a roguish banker she can' t quite figure out. . . While the Mena House has its share of charming guests, Anna Stainton isn' t one of them. The beautiful socialite makes it clear that she won' t share the spotlight with anyone--especially Jane. But Jane soon becomes the center of attention when she' s the one standing over her unintentional rival' s dead body. Now, with her innocence at stake in a foreign country, Jane must determine who can be trusted, and who had motive to commit a brutal murder. Between Aunt Millie' s unusual new acquaintances, a smarmy playboy with an off-putting smile, and the enigmatic Mr. Redvers, someone has too many secrets. Can Jane excavate the horrible truth before her future falls to ruin in Cairo. . . and the body count rises like the desert heat?

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Advance Praise for Murder at the Mena House With deft characterizations, an engaging plot, and the most compelling heroine I' ve found since Amelia Peabody, Erica Ruth Neubauer' s Murder at Mena House is the best book you' ll read this year. I can' t wait for the next installment of this phenomenal series. " --Tasha Alexander, author of In the Shadow of Vesuvius "What a refreshing surprise to be back on the Nile in this confident and accomplished debut. Neubauer pays proper homage to the Golden Age, but her crisp style and witty heroine ensure that Murder at the Mena House zips along in a thoroughly modern manner. I hope plucky Jane Wunderly has a long sleuthing future ahead; I, for one, am already looking forward to her next adventure. " --Catriona McPherson, author of Go To My Grave "A thrilling new series!" --Victoria Thompson, national bestselling author of Murder on Union Square "It' s no small feat to bring 1920s colonial Egypt to life, but Murder at the Mena House does far more than that. It' s an elegant mystery--written with wit, style, and heart--and Jane Wunderly is an unforgettable sleuth. Erica Neubauer' s debut is an absolute delight. " --Hilary Davidson, Anthony Award-winning author of Don' t Look Down "Murder at the Mena House is impossible to put down. A pitch-perfect mystery, with an exotic locale, and an unforgettable main character I hope to encounter again in future books. Erica Neubauer has created one of the most impressive debut novels I' ve read. " --Alex Grecian, author of The Saint of Wolves and Butchers "An exotic trip back in time to 1920s Egypt, with a cast of winning characters right out of the Golden Age of crime fiction. Murder at the Mena House is a charming adventure cum murder mystery set in a luxury hotel at the foot of the great pyramids. Gigolos, card sharps, smugglers, rich aunts, and one achingly handsome romantic interest surround our plucky, irresistible, complex heroine, the young widow Mrs. Jane Wunderly. An auspicious start to what promises to be an exciting and compelling series. " --James W. Ziskin, Anthony and Macavity Award-winning author of the Ellie Stone mysteries
Erica Ruth Neubauer spent eleven years in the military, nearly two as a Maryland police officer, and one as a high school English teacher, before finding her way as a writer. She has been a reviewer of mysteries and crime fiction for publications such as Publishers Weekly and Mystery Scene Magazine for several years, and she' s a member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America. Erica Ruth lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her husband and can be found online at EricaRuthNeubauer. com.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781496725868
Published: 23 Feb 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Kensington Publishing
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 139mm
Pages: 288

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