Well-heeled travelers from around the world flock to the Mena House Hotelâan 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 . . . WINNER OF THE 2021 AGATHA AWARD
Egypt, 1926.Fiercely independent American Jane Wunderly has made up her mind: she wonât be swept off her feet on a trip abroad. Despite her Aunt Millieâs best efforts, the young widow would rather gaze at the Great Pyramids of Giza than into the eyes of a dashing stranger. Yet Janeâs plans to remain cool and indifferent become ancient history in the company of Mr. Redvers, a roguish banker she canât quite figure out . . .
While the Mena House has its share of charming guests, Anna Stainton isnât one of them. The beautiful socialite makes it clear that she wonât share the spotlight with anyoneâespecially Jane. But Jane soon becomes the center of attention when sheâs the one standing over her unintentional rivalâs dead body. Now, with her innocence at stake in a foreign country, Jane must excavate an elusive killer before her future falls to ruin in Cairo, and the body count rises like the desert heat . . .
âStunning revelations, romance, adventure, and intrigue abound in this multilayered, delightfully entertaining whodunit. Neubauerâs debut dazzles, with a smart plot, remarkable scenery, and skilled execution.â âLibrary Journal (Starred Review)
Well-heeled travelers from around the world flock to the Mena House Hotelâan 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 . . . WINNER OF THE 2021 AGATHA AWARD
Egypt, 1926.Fiercely independent American Jane Wunderly has made up her mind: she wonât be swept off her feet on a trip abroad. Despite her Aunt Millieâs best efforts, the young widow would rather gaze at the Great Pyramids of Giza than into the eyes of a dashing stranger. Yet Janeâs plans to remain cool and indifferent become ancient history in the company of Mr. Redvers, a roguish banker she canât quite figure out . . .
While the Mena House has its share of charming guests, Anna Stainton isnât one of them. The beautiful socialite makes it clear that she wonât share the spotlight with anyoneâespecially Jane. But Jane soon becomes the center of attention when sheâs the one standing over her unintentional rivalâs dead body. Now, with her innocence at stake in a foreign country, Jane must excavate an elusive killer before her future falls to ruin in Cairo, and the body count rises like the desert heat . . .
âStunning revelations, romance, adventure, and intrigue abound in this multilayered, delightfully entertaining whodunit. Neubauerâs debut dazzles, with a smart plot, remarkable scenery, and skilled execution.â âLibrary Journal (Starred Review)