{"product_id":"intrigue-in-istanbul-isbn-9781496741158","title":"Intrigue in Istanbul","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn Agatha Award-winning author Erica Ruth Neubauer’s fourth wanderlust-inspiring historical mystery, it’s 1926 and the adventures of vibrant, young American widow Jane Wunderly send her to Istanbul, Turkey, where the search for her archeologist father unravels secrets tied to a mysterious relic from the Ottoman Empire…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstanbul, 1926\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e After her historian father makes a clandestine journey abroad, Jane and the dapper Mr. Redvers trace his footsteps while signs of danger loom back home in the United States. They’re greeted at their destination by Aunt Millie and unsettling news: Professor Wunderly was on a mission to locate the lost heart of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent—a legendary relic from the Ottoman Empire said to possess potent mystical powers—then vanished completely, leaving behind his unpacked luggage, a perplexing riddle, and an eerie mystery Jane must solve to keep her loved ones safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat starts off as a clear-cut investigation becomes an intercontinental game of cat and mouse as Jane realizes a gang of nameless figures have been stalking her every move from Turkey to Hungary. And it seems even helpful friends can’t be trusted for long when a man is stabbed to death on the Orient Express to Budapest. With Redvers by her side and few clues to rely on, Jane’s desperate search for her father leads to centuries-old secrets and an unidentified enemy who could make her disappear like the missing Sultan’s heart . . .\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for the Jane Wunderly Mysteries:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The winning team of the smart, compassionate Jane and the resourceful Redvers is guaranteed to please series fans and draw in some new ones.”  \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eDanger on the Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “You’ll be forgiven if the music from \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e plays in your head while you explore a gorgeous ocean liner and watch Jane and Redvers solve an intriguing mystery.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eDanger on the Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This is a fun historical mystery that will make you want to visit a different 20s!”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eThe Parkersburg News \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eDanger on the Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Because Jane is a modern woman, she uses her own smarts and her own skills to eventually solve the crime and nab the culprit. Jane is faced with starting to come to terms with her own past and beginning to look ahead to a future. She’s also American, so this reader is wondering if she’s headed back stateside in the next installment. I can’t wait to find out.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Wedgefield Manor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Neubauer’s sophomore effort is just as sparkling as her debut, filled with dashing adventure, a classic mystery, 1920s glamor, and a touch of romance. \u003ci\u003eMurder at Wedgefield Manor\u003c\/i\u003e once again updates a classic formula for contemporary audiences. And did I remember to say it was dashing?” \u003cb\u003e—Daniel Goldin, Boswell Books Company (Milwaukee, WI)\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at Wedgefield Manor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Neubauer’s sprightly follow-up…The country house intrigue and an unconventional chase reap rewards. Readers will look forward to further cases of the intrepid Jane and the mysterious Mr. Redvers.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Wedgefield Manor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A retro whodunit with a comfy cast and a nifty solution.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at Wedgefield Manor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Stunning revelations, romance, adventure, and intrigue abound in this multilayered, delightfully entertaining whodunit. Neubauer’s debut dazzles, with a smart plot, remarkable scenery, and skilled execution.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eJane is a feisty heroine, the setting is enticingly depicted, and there are several intriguing subplots. Fans of Agatha Christie will enjoy this homage.\u003ci\u003e”\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Neubauer’s promising debut…[Readers] will be eager for the next installment.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Engaging...A very good start to a new historical mystery series.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A roaring Twenties adventure.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eEllery Queen Mystery Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A welcome vacation…Erica Ruth Neubauer could whisk you off to a swanky Egyptian resort in the 1920s with plenty of cocktails and a mysterious handsome stranger.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMilwaukee Journal Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Fans of Elizabeth Peter are going to want to get in on the ground floor of Erica Ruth Neubauer’s Jane Wunderly mysteries.” \u003cb\u003e—Jess Lourey in \u003ci\u003eCrimeReads\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e reflects a much more glamorous and gentler age of sleuthing, when the detective wore a tuxedo instead of a trench coat and his lovely companion didn’t merely sit around and wait to be rescued from the villain’s clutches.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  “This delightful new historical mystery series highlights a charming heroine, albeit one with secrets up her sleeve, and features colorful characters, a picturesque setting, sparkling wit, and a healthy dose of suspense.” \u003cb\u003e—Daniel Goldin\u003c\/b\u003e, Boswell Books Company (Milwaukee, WI) on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This charming debut is perfect for fans of Tasha Alexander and Deanna Raybourn. I can't wait to see what Jane's next adventure will be!” \u003cb\u003e—John McDougall\u003c\/b\u003e, Murder by the Book Bookstore (Houston, TX)\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “If you want to escape to a glamorous hotel in 1920s Egypt and solve a good, old-fashioned murder with a witty heroine, this is the book for you!”  \u003cb\u003e—Devin Abraham\u003c\/b\u003e, Once Upon a Crime Books (Minneapolis, MN) on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"With deft characterizations, an engaging plot, and the most compelling heroine I’ve found since Amelia Peabody, Erica Ruth Neubauer’s \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e is the best book you’ll read this year. I can’t wait for the next installment of this phenomenal series.” \u003cb\u003e—Tasha Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eIn the Shadow of Vesuvius\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “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 \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e zips along in a thoroughly modern\u003cbr\u003e manner. I hope plucky Jane Wunderly has a long sleuthing future ahead; I, for one, am already looking forward to her next adventure.” \u003cb\u003e—Catriona McPherson\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eGo To My Grave\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A thrilling new series!” \u003cb\u003e—Victoria Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e, national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMurder on Union Square\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “It’s no small feat to bring 1920s colonial Egypt to life, but \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e 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.” \u003cb\u003e—Hilary Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e, Anthony Award–winning author of \u003ci\u003eDon’t Look Down\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e 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.” \u003cb\u003e—Alex Grecian\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Saint of Wolves and Butchers\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “An exotic trip back in time to 1920s Egypt, with a cast of winning characters right out of the Golden Age of crime fiction. \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming adventure cum murder mystery set in a luxury hotel at the foot of the great pyramids. Gigolos, cardsharps, 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.” \u003cb\u003e—James W. Ziskin\u003c\/b\u003e, Anthony and Macavity Award-winning author of the Ellie Stone mysteries on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Mena House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eErica Ruth Neubauer\u003c\/b\u003e is the Agatha Award-winning author of the Jane Wunderly Mysteries, as well as an Anthony Award and Lefty Award finalist. She 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 \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and M\u003ci\u003eystery Scene\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine for several years, and she’s a member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America. Erica Ruth lives in Milwaukee, WI. 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