Startling Venice! Murder and more!

Vengeance in Venice (Jane Wunderly Mystery #7) by Erica Ruth Neubauer            

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Another delightful mystery set in one of my favorite cities—Venice.

Redvers and Jane finally slip away for their honeymoon to that charming place, when much to their surprise they are joined at their hotel by Aunt Millie and Lord Hughes.

Aunt Millie invites them to a costume ball thrown by the very eccentric Clara Ann Morton, an heiress who walks a leopard on a leash, has a snake around her shoulders, and wears a gown that is entirely see through! Oh my! Risqué even for the ‘20’s.

Of course there’s a murder in Clara’s Palazzo gardens that night. Of course a friend of Jane’s is blamed—a friend Jane didn’t realize would be here.

Their quiet honeymoon turns into an investigation with a cast of thousands who could be the perpetrator. Colin and Jane, along with help from Aunt Millie, are determined to finding the culprit. Then begin their honeymoon.

I loved Neubauer’s descriptions of Venice and the delightful restaurant they found.

A pleasing and cosy mystery, with a few humorous incidences.

A Kensington ARC via NetGalley.                                              

Many thanks to the author and publisher.