At the end of the last book from this series, the 2 main characters, Redvers and Jane were married in Scotland. This book picks up fairly soon after the wedding as Jane and Redvers are to go on their honeymoon. However, Redvers gets another assignment from the mysterious and unnamed people who he works for “in the name of the Crown.” We do learn that he was recruited in college, after his older brother died in WW1 accused of treason and that he’s never done any other work. Redvers, along with Jane is sent to India to try to pacify an independence effort by Indians prior to the arrival of a British Commission set up to look at this iissue and the possible extension of voting rights tot the Indians. Predictably, the Commission has no Indian members and seems rigged against them. They meet a British woman who has lived in India for many years and is a vocal proponent for Indian rule. Sadly, she is killed and the official reason is that she was mauled by a tiger. It soon becomes clear to Jane and Redvers that she was murdered because she was pushing of Indian rights. Somebody wants to stop any hope of Brittani leaving India. There are intrigues, liaisons and changing alliances while Jane and Redvers try to get to the bottom of what is really going on. Another captivating case for the newly married couple.

Homicide In The Indian Hills is the sixth in the Jane Wunderly mystery series, and can I start with the cover? When I saw that beautiful cover with the tiger stretched across the front, I knew I needed to read this! I love books set in India, especially in past times.

Jane is now married and traveling with her husband who is a spy of some sort, and has been sent to Ooty in the Himalayas, where the British decamp to in hot weather. Very shortly after arrival in the hill town, a new friend of Jane's is murdered. She sets about to solve the crime that the local constables seem to want to blame on a tiger attack.

I enjoy the travelogue that this series provides, as Jane goes from place to place. I also enjoy the historical setting and the more cozy mystery vibe. In this particular book, the solution of the mystery was a little anticlimactic for me, but I still very much enjoyed the book. I listened to an audio which was well done and enjoyable.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and RB Media for allowing me to listen to this audio book in exchange for an honest review.

I truly enjoy this series - it's one of my top ten favorites, and thankfully, with this new book, that feeling remains the same.

Marriage has not softened Jane and her keen senses and acerbic wit remain intact, which is absolutely refreshing. So many fantastic MC's lose their spunk and vivacity once the author marries them off and I am grateful that is not the case here.

This outing finds Jane and Redvers in India, in the midst of the growing anger/resistance to British rule and there is much unrest. They become embroiled in a particularly gruesome [and personal] murder, and the unrest around them just adds to the mystery. The mystery is crisp, the characters full-bodied and there were moments where I felt I was right there in India with them. The only thing I didn't love was the ending/reveal that felt very rushed to me and also fell a bit flat. Otherwise, this was an excellent read; the research that the author obviously does really adds to these stories and makes them as good as they are - I imagine how much fun it is to research these amazing times and locations [it really does show in the stories]; this ginormous history lover is so grateful for that.

I really enjoy Sarah Zimmerman's narration of these books; she handles the various accents/voices deftly and really makes for an enjoying and engaging listening experience. I highly recommend listening to both this fabulous book AND the whole series!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Erica Ruth Neubauer, Sarah Zimmerman - Narrator, Kensington Publishing/Kensington and RB Media/Recorded Book for providing the eBook and audiobook ARC's in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cosy mystery with very likeable characters. I hadn’t actually read any of the preceding books, but I definitely will! I love historical fiction, and this crime mystery was interesting and kept me gripped from start to finish. The book brings to life the complexities of the political situation of the setting, in an interesting and understandable manner.

The narrator did a fantastic job of voicing all the characters and bringing them to life. I really liked her voice and the different accents.

I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a cosy historical mystery - ideal for fans of detective fiction or female-centred historical tellings.

Our favorite newlywed sleuth, Jane Wunderly, is back—this time traveling through India with her husband, the ever-enigmatic spy, Redvers. Set against the backdrop of growing resistance to British colonial rule, this installment is rich with intrigue, political tensions, and characters with compelling motives.

As someone with several friends and colleagues from India, I appreciate historical fiction that offers a deeper cultural context. Even though this is a mystery, it provides an engaging glimpse into the era’s complexities. Jane and Redvers continue to be a dynamic investigative duo, and I love how emotionally connected I feel to their characters. I can’t wait to see where their next adventure takes them!

The audiobook experience was elevated by Sarah Zimmerman’s outstanding narration—her voice is perfectly suited to the role, bringing both depth and charm to the story.

Special thanks to NetGalley and RBMedia for providing a copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

I do enjoy time with Jane and Redvers. Their relative calm in the face of the drama they encounter, usually related to Redvers' job as an agent for the British government, is refreshing. That is not to say they are boring, but TSTL moments, angry recriminations, and the like are rare. There is light humor, including Jane's struggle to find ways to politely decline the ubiquitous offers of tea when her American tastebuds long for coffee. This outing is a bit different since Redvers' assignment is in India and more political than investigative. Jane doesn't know the language, customs, or food, but when a new friend is murdered, she does not let that stop her. Tigers, panthers, and monkeys! Oh, my!

Sarah Zimmerman's smooth tones are a natural for these characters.

This is my top favorite historical cozy mystery series. This book is another winning installment in the series. The characters are great and book is so well-plotted with lot of adventure, I highly recommend it!

There's a lot going on in this book, but Jane and Redbers continue to captivate as always. The plot line and intrigue were present throughout the book. I did not like the narration as much though. As an Indian, I felt the pronunciations were massacred and this irks me!!

#netgalley #HomicideintheIndianHills

Wow. I really enjoyed listening to this. I think that narrator did an awesome job. The characters were great. I didn't figure out who did it until close to the end. Looking forward to more.

Set in 1920’s India, newlywed Jane Wunderley finds herself investigating a reported death by tiger with her husband Redvers. Set amid lush tea plantations there are corruption local officials, personal vendettas and bureaucratic entanglements. Are they putting themselves in danger?

Enjoyed this well written and narrated murder mystery (I listened to the audiobook). Good characters and atmospheric locations. Who can be trusted and who is the killer?
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I found ‘Murder at the Mena House’ at a local bookshop’s “Blind Date with a Book” shelf. I am so grateful! It was my first taste into the cozy mystery genre I’ve come to love. I have continued with the series but the last 2 books have not hit the mark for me.

Though I am glad 'Homicide in the Indian Hills' has more of Redvers’ involvement than ‘Secrets of a Scottish Isle’, and I find the setting more interesting, the plot and characters were not intriguing enough to continue with this audiobook. It might be the way the political aspects were written. Sarah Zimmerman is an excellent narrator though.

Special thanks to RBmedia and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

original review sent under the book.

I requested the audio as I enjoy this author and I had quickly read the book and wanted to hear it again on some long travels I had in the car.

I so enjoyed hearing the voices of Jane and Redvers.

Great book, great scenery and great story.

Thanks to NetGalley, Kensington Publishing and RB Media digital copy of this book and audiobook; I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Homicide in the Indian Hills is the 6th outing for Jane Wunderly and her new husband, Redvers. The globe-trotting couple are in India this time around. They meet this interesting woman named Gretchen on the train who is a diplomat, heading to the same meeting in the mountains that Jane and Redvers are going to. (Redvers has some sort of hush-hush governmental job that’s never fully explained, adding to the intrigue of this series.)

Jane is anxious to get to know Gretchen better, and it turns out they are staying at the same place. It turns out that many Britains do not want to give India the right to govern themselves; Gretchen is most assuredly in favor of giving the Indians their rights.

Shortly thereafter, terrible news arrives. Gretchen was killed by a tiger while walking back to the house after a meeting at the governor’s house. Jane is devastated, and she and Redvers go to the hospital, managing to take a look at Gretchen’s body. It’s obvious she was not mauled by a tiger but rather shot in the face at close range!

Jane and Redvers do what they always do–they investigate the murder of Gretchen, but it seems that someone is putting up roadblocks. Will they make it out of India alive? You’ll just have to read the book to find out!

As with previous volumes, this Jane Wunderly mystery was narrated by Sarah Zimmerman, who does an excellent job, as usual. I would definitely dive into another book narrated by Zimmerman as she has a pleasing voice and creates distinctive characters.

I love this series! I find Jane and Redvers to be a fascinating couple who share their love of travel (necessitated by his work) and mysteries, making for highly enjoyable and educational stories. I loved the setting of India as they struggle with their need for independence and the depiction of the residents, both Indian and British in these surroundings. The thought of a tiger pouncing is terrifying but all too real; I read another story about it last year. Highly recommend this series for well-crafted mysteries with great characters and political intrigue in various parts of the globe.