Erica Ruth Neubauer Knihy

Po románe Vražda v Mena House pokračuje populárna detektívna séria Prípady Jane Wunderlyovej ďalšou časťou, v ktorej sa nezávislá mladá vdova rozhodne prijať pozvanie anglického lorda – po nebezpečnom dobrodružstve v horúcom Egypte jej dobre padne oddýchnuť si v honosnom vidieckom sídle...až kým sa neďaleko neho nestane vražda. Essex, 1926. Pokojný anglický vidiek poskytuje Jane a jej tete Millie, neúnavnej dohadzovačke, vítanú zastávku pred ich návratom do Ameriky. Kým Millie doháňa stratený čas so svojou novonájdenou dcérou Lillian a ich hostiteľom lordom Hughesom, Jane si kráti dlhú chvíľu hltaním detektívnych románov a lekciami lietania – čo sa tete ani trochu nepozdáva. Akékoľvek možné nebezpečenstvo vo vzduchu však zatieni tragédia na zemi, keď pri autonehode zahynie jeden z mechanikov pracujúcich u lorda Hughesa, veterán vojenského letectva Simon Marshall. Prerezané brzdové lanká svedčia o tom, že nešlo o nehodu, no nemal sa stať obeťou niekto iný ako Simon? Dom je plný podozrivých – príbuzných, ktorí sa zastavili na návštevu, tajnostkárskeho služobníctva, tajomných osôb, ktoré sa v noci potulujú po pozemku. Za trochu nejasných okolností prichádza do sídla aj záhadný pán Redvers, ktorý pomohol Jane vyriešiť vraždu v Egypte, a opäť jej ponúka pomoc. Zdá sa, že všetci vo Wedgefielde chcú, aby Jane pomohla ochrániť rodinu Hughesovcov. Kým však hľadá odpovede, neprehliada náhodou vraha, ktorého má priamo pred očami?

Vitajte v luxusnom hoteli Mena House v Káhire, kde sa bohatí cestovatelia schádzajú na noblesných večierkoch a dobrodružných výletoch, aby zabudli na dozvuky prvej svetovej vojny. V roku 1926 sa mladá vdova Jane Wunderlyová vyberie na dovolenku do Egypta so svojou tetou Millie. Zatiaľ čo teta hľadá nápadníka, Jane sa zaujíma skôr o pyramídy v Gize. Napriek tomu sa ocitne v spoločnosti príťažlivého pána Redversa, na ktorom však niečo nesedí. Zdá sa, že viacerí hostia v hoteli skrývajú tajomstvá, vrátane očarujúcej Anny Staintonovej, ktorá sa nechce deliť o obdiv. Jane na seba strhne pozornosť, keď sa náhodou ocitne nad mŕtvym telom svojej rivalky. Jej povesť a život sú v ohrození, pretože miestna polícia sa s vyšetrovaním neponáhľa. Jane sa rozhodne sama vypátrať, kto má motív na vraždu. Môže sa spoľahnúť na záhadného pána Redversa, ktorý má množstvo tajomstiev? Musí konať rýchlo, pretože počet obetí v hoteli narastá, a s ním aj napätie v rozpálenej púšti.

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 . . .

For young American widow Jane Wunderly, there are worse fates than adventuring aboard a transatlantic liner with the only man who could change her mind about romance. Unfortunately, her first-class itinerary has an unexpected--and deadly--addition waiting just below deck . . . Atlantic Ocean, 1926: Voyaging from Southampton to New York, self-reliant Jane is determined to prove herself a worthy investigator on the stately ship--even awkwardly going undercover as the fashionable wife of her magnetic partner, Mr. Redvers. Few details are known about the rumored German spy the duo have been tasked with identifying among fellow passengers, but new troubles unfold once wealthy newlywed Vanessa FitzSimmons announces the sudden disappearance of her husband at sea . . . Miles Van de Meter, the man Vanessa rushed to marry in Monte Carlo, has allegedly vanished into thin air along with his luggage. Redvers guesses the shifty heiress may be weaving tall tales for fun between flutes of champagne, yet Jane isn't convinced--not after the stunning murder of a trusted acquaintance sends them into uncharted waters. Facing two dangerous mysteries and a boat load of suspects, Jane must navigate a claustrophobic quest for answers before the culprits can slip from her grasp on land . . . or, worse, ensure she and Redvers never reach their destination

England, 1926: Wedgefield Manor, deep in the tranquil Essex countryside, provides a welcome rest stop for Jane and her matchmaking Aunt Millie before their return to America. While Millie spends time with her long-lost daughter, Lillian, and their host, Lord Hughes, Jane fills the hours devouring mystery novels and taking flying lessons -- much to Millie's disapproval. But any danger in the air is eclipsed by tragedy on the ground when one of the estate's mechanics, Air Force veteran Simon Marshall, is killed in a motorcar collision.

In Agatha Award-winning author Erica Ruth Neubauer’s third wanderlust-inspiring historical mystery, young American widow Jane Wunderly, there are worse fates than adventuring aboard a transatlantic liner with the only man who could change her mind about romance. Unfortunately, her first-class itinerary has an unexpected—and deadly—addition waiting just below deck… Atlantic Ocean, 1926: Voyaging from Southampton to New York, self-reliant Jane is determined to prove herself a worthy investigator on the stately ship—even awkwardly going undercover as the fashionable wife of her magnetic partner, Mr. Redvers. Few details are known about the rumored German spy the duo have been tasked with identifying among fellow passengers, but new troubles unfold once wealthy newlywed Vanessa FitzSimmons announces the sudden disappearance of her husband at sea… Miles Van de Meter, the man Vanessa rushed to marry in Monte Carlo, has allegedly vanished into thin air along with his luggage. Redvers guesses the shifty heiress may be weaving tall tales for fun between flutes of champagne, yet Jane isn’t convinced—not after the stunning murder of a trusted acquaintance sends them into uncharted waters. Facing two dangerous mysteries and a boat load of suspects, Jane must navigate a claustrophobic quest for answers before the culprits can slip from her grasp on land…or, worse, ensure she and Redvers never reach their destination.

In 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… Istanbul, 1926: 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. What 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 . . .

Set in 1920s India, the story follows Jane Wunderly, an adventurous American newlywed who discovers that the threats in her new surroundings extend beyond wildlife. When a murder occurs in a bustling resort town, it not only endangers the local government but also jeopardizes the burgeoning resistance for Indian self-rule. Jane's journey intertwines personal challenges with significant historical tensions, showcasing her resilience in the face of danger and political upheaval.

Spirited American Jane Wunderly must investigate a secret society on an isolated isle off the western coast of Scotland where esoteric rituals blur the line between what’s real, what’s illusion, and what’s deadly . . . Isle of Iona, 1927: Cast away on a remote locale, Jane’s latest assignment depends on concealing her identity and blending in at an occult gathering. Not even her fiancé, Redvers, can be too close as she uncovers the truth about Robert Nightingale, enigmatic leader of the Order of the Golden Dawn—a group made up of supernatural ceremonies, influential people, and an undefinable darkness. When a woman tries to escape to the mainland only to be found murdered in the moors, the shocking scene reveals it’s easier to join the Golden Dawn than it is to leave. Jane, set on solving the crime and catching the next ferry with Redvers, realizes she may be among the few still grasping reality. One high-ranking member searches for the killer by attempting to access otherworldly planes of existence, while others become immersed in a strange solstice ritual. Then there’s Nightingale and the rivals who discarded him to start a new temple. As a second death brings fresh clues into focus, Jane needs to navigate a frightening dilemma—playing along won’t help her crack the mystery, but revealing too much could be a fatal mistake . . .