I do love a 1920's murder mystery, and Murder at the Mena House is set in Egypt no less. It has a very Agatha Christie vibe about it, although our main character is far from as fastidious as Poirot and benefits from an intriguing back story.
The mystery unravels quickly and well, and there are more than enough suspects to keep the reader guessing as to what's really happening.
An enjoyable read and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my review copy.

What a wonderful mystery! I would say this could fall in the cozy mystery category. I loved it.
The main character, Jane is interesting and complex enough to be believable. Her sleuthing is spot on. The mystery is unpredictable and that’s saying a lot. I read a lot of mysteries and can usually figure them out. This one had me guessing and surprised at the reveal. I can not wait for more from this series.

I enjoyed this historical mystery. The characters were fun and relatable. The story and plot were well written and kept me guessing until the very end. I highly recommend.

They say that you can't judge a book by its cover but I have to say that, as soon as I saw this one, the visual appeal made me want to read Murder at the Mena House.  This is an historical mystery set in Egypt in 1926.  The author does a wonderful job with the setting, both in terms of the indolent, luxury hotel and the sites, including the pyramids, museums, camel races and more.  There are a variety of colorful characters and some interesting backstory for the majority of them.

I think that this is the author's first published book.  I enjoyed this read although the mystery itself was the least engaging part for me.  I will read further adventures of Jane as they are published.  She was a good guide to Egypt and those around her.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

historical-fiction, historical-research, historical-setting, amateur-sleuth, Egypt, murder-investigation, theft, extortion

At a luxury hotel near the pyramids Jane Wunderly encounters theft, blackmail, murder and attempted murder while trying to evade her aunt's matchmaking (her first marriage was a nightmare that mercifully ended during the Great War) and clear herself of suspicion of murder. The local law seems convinced without proof that she is guilty but there's this alleged bank employee with interesting skills who seems to believe her. Good sleuthing!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Kensington Publishing via NetGalley. Thank you!

It's the 1920s, and young widow Jane Wunderly travels to Egypt with her Aunt Millie. Jane has scarcely settled in when her Aunt introduces her to tall, dark, handsome, and eligible Mr. Redvers, who is also a guest of the hotel. She soon makes other friends, including Colonel Stainton, and an enemy, Stainton's daughter, Anna. Anna is killed. Jane becomes the chief suspect. Jane and Servers investigate to try to clear Jane's name. A convoluted plot unfolds.Also well that ends well. Recommended for readers who enjoy formulaic cozies.

It’s the roaring twenties, the era of the Beautiful Young Things and Jane Wunderly is using her new found independence to travel to Egypt. Left a widow by the Great War, Jane doesn’t intend to let anything stand in her way of seeing the world. Staying at Mena House in Cairo, Jane meets some other interesting guests, including a handsome young man and a very stuck up socialite . A socialite that is soon found dead, leaving Jane the prime suspect for her murder. Who at Mena House can be trusted, and who is a killer? I loved this story that reminded me of both Agatha Christie and Elizabeth Peters