Review
MURDER AT THE MENA HOUSE by Erica Ruth Neubauer
The First Jane Wunderly Mystery
In 1926 Cairo Jane Wunderly is looking forward to the prospect of
visiting the pyramids and enjoying a cocktail or two with her aunt. But
her aunt is acting oddly, drinking even more than usual and spending
time with two young women, leaving her niece to fend for herself. With a
hotel full of guests, Jane is not alone for long. Although she has no
time for good looking men, a disastrous marriage cured her of any
romantic notions, Jane can't help but be intrigued by the enigmatic
Brit, Redvers. The brash young socialite Anna Stainton does have
eyes for him though, as well as all of the other handsome fellows in the
vicinity, and takes an instant dislike to Jane, causing more than one
scene. Thus when Anna is murdered, police immediately see Jane as the
prime suspect. With other hotel guests acting suspiciously, and in order
to save her own neck, Jane is determined to discover the truth,
wherever it leads!
I knew from the first sentence that I'd love this book, and love it I do! Jane is charming and someone I'd like to call a friend. A nightmare of a marriage has left residual effects, but has not dampened her spirit or outlook on life. Redvers is a perfect mysterious man, charming, but possibly dangerous. Is he too good to be true? Several subplots gave me plenty of suspicions about what was going on, most of which were proved wrong, thereby creating a complex and intriguing mystery.
MURDER AT THE MENA HOUSE is imbued with plenty of charm, a dash of romance, and historical detail set in an exotic local. Along with a cerebral puzzle, there are plenty of laughs as well as a pulse pounding, adrenaline fueled climax!
I knew from the first sentence that I'd love this book, and love it I do! Jane is charming and someone I'd like to call a friend. A nightmare of a marriage has left residual effects, but has not dampened her spirit or outlook on life. Redvers is a perfect mysterious man, charming, but possibly dangerous. Is he too good to be true? Several subplots gave me plenty of suspicions about what was going on, most of which were proved wrong, thereby creating a complex and intriguing mystery.
MURDER AT THE MENA HOUSE is imbued with plenty of charm, a dash of romance, and historical detail set in an exotic local. Along with a cerebral puzzle, there are plenty of laughs as well as a pulse pounding, adrenaline fueled climax!
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