A solid cozy. This author has some writing chops and knows how write a good story, so her books are a good bet. Recommended to cozy fans.

Thanks very much for the free ARC for review!!

A pleasant cozy historical mystery. Having lived in Turkey, it was obvious that the author is writing from a tourist's perspective which is fine since the narrator, Jane, is also a foreigner in the country, but I did miss more nuanced details coming from the Turkish (and Armenian) characters. While the villain was hardly a surprise, I enjoyed the story enough that if I come across another in the series, I'll read it. However, not a series that I'll be actively searching out.

When I started this book I didn’t realize it was the fourth book in the series. But when I did, I immediately stopped and read the first three books. I loved all of them, this one included. I like the dynamic between Jane and Redvers. It’s a bit like William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora in The Thin Man movies. Can’t wait for the next one.

The Jane Wunderly Mystery series is probably my favourite contemporary mystery series. The well researched locations, unique plots, and complex characters make each new book a must read for me. That being said Intrigue in Istanbul is my least favourite in the series. Jane was extra paranoid in this one, not trusting any character except for Redvers, except when someone comes to get her in the middle of the night and she blindly follows them and almost gets herself killed. It just didn't seem that consistent and was mildly frustrating.
I still recommend it, I think it's a delightful romp through a part of the world that doesn't get used much in novels and all in all the plot was fun and Erica Ruth Neubauer knows how to write intriguing characters.

This is book 4 in the series of traveling adventures with Jane and Redvers. Although I have not read the first three, this one was certainly a good stand alone and intriguing enough to send me back to read the others. Doesn’t hurt that Istanbul is on my wish list of places to visit!

This was a wonderful historical romp through Istambul ( and beyond) that would be worthy of Indiana Jones.

It was intentionally impossible to separate the evil-doers from the support cast in this colorful set of characters that included academics, drug runners and Cabaret singers at Maxim’s. It was a wildly improbable tale, but a diverting read from beginning to end.

Netgalkey provided me a complimentary copy of the book in return for a candid review.

The covers on these Jane Wunderly mysteries are truly works of art, and I credit them for attracting me to the series and setting my expectations for the atmosphere of each novel. And truly, the descriptions of the locales are pretty great. This one takes place largely in Istanbul, of course, with briefer snatches of time spent in Boston and Hungary. (The sheer distance traveled over the course of just a few weeks makes my head spin a bit.)
I also liked the pacing of this one, as the plot gets going nearly right away and speeds along through various episodes of peril and investigation.
However, I'm becoming less enamored with Jane Wunderly herself as the series goes on, because she's a mixture of self-assured Mary Sue-ness and wide-eyed naivete, and I often find that a frustrating blend in a character. Especially in a mystery, it often leads to them doing unadvisable things--like following a mysterious stranger who says someone is looking for them in the middle of the night. But if you don't mind your main sleuth being a bit dense in that way, then you'll be just fine with this book.

I was delighted to be able to read an advance copy of the latest book in the series as a big fan of the previous books. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and loved the locale. I was happy to read about the continuing story of the characters. I’m not sure how historically accurate the book is, but it didn’t detract from my enjoyment. I also think readers who haven’t read the earlier books could appreciate this one on its own. I look forward to the next installment!