Tamar Myers jako dítě vyrůstala v belgickém Kongu, kde její rodina sloužila jako misionáři u kmene známého jako "lovci lebek". Dětství v této exotické a nebezpečné krajině formovalo její jedinečný pohled na svět. Po odchodu z Konga se potýkala s kulturním šokem, ale její životní zkušenosti se staly základem jejích děl. Myers přináší do svých příběhů atmosféru cizokrajných míst a napětí, které zažila, a zároveň zkoumá témata adaptace a kulturní identity.
Amanda přijme nabídku vést penzion v africkém Kongu, kam v době diamantové horečky denně míří stovky Belgičanů za vidinou zbohatnutí. K závisti všech najde největší drahý kámen místní šaman. Prodejem by jednou provždy vyřešil stupňující se existenční problémy, avšak šamanovy ženy pochopily, že diamant nepřinese rodině nic dobrého, a proto musí zmizet...
PennDutch inn owner Magdalena Yoder is delighted to welcome the Earl and Countess Grimsley-Snodgrass and their family as honoured guests, relishing the challenge of introducing English nobility to traditional American culture. But they are not the easiest of guests - and that's before the discovery of a mummified corpse in the elevator shaft.
Shockwaves are running through Hernia with the disastrous news that a huge, biblical-themed amusement park is to be built on its doorstep. At a public demonstration to showcase his plans for the new park, Aaron Miller, bites into a homemade tart - with fatal consequences. It's clear the tart was poisoned, but who baked it?
Magdalena searches in the Amish community for the murderer of an Asian tourist.
When Reverend Schrock ends up dead at the annual church chili supper, thanks to a not-so-accidental allergic reaction to the peanut butter someone added, innkeeper Magdalena Yoder investigates, only to encounter plenty of people who had wanted the reverend dead--including a vengeful serial monogamist and a wrongly accused man against whom the victim had testified. Reprint.
The story follows antiques dealer Abby Timberlake Washburn, who hopes to elevate her status in Charleston society by brokering a valuable Lalique glass collection. However, her aspirations are dashed when Mrs. Amelia Shadbark, her wealthy client, is found dead, and Abby becomes the prime suspect. With a cast of potential culprits, including dysfunctional family members and a questionable handyman, Abby must unravel the mystery to clear her name and avoid dire consequences.
The story follows Abigail Timberlake, an antiques shop owner, who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after a seller is killed in a hit-and-run outside her shop. With her boyfriend, Homicide Investigator Greg Washburn, frustrated by the case, Abby takes it upon herself to uncover the truth behind the victim and the valuable Ming vase that went missing. As she delves into the victim's prestigious lineage connected to Roselawn Plantation, Abby faces the perilous task of exposing long-hidden family secrets that could threaten her life.
Abigail Timberlake, an antique shop owner in Charlotte, North Carolina, is on the verge of a dream wedding when chaos ensues. After discovering her prized English tea service has a twin, she faces further turmoil when a local auctioneer collapses outside her shop, and a dead man's wallet contains a clipping of her engagement announcement. Determined to uncover the truth, Abby travels to Pennsylvania Dutch country with quirky companions and her anxious cat, navigating a web of suspicious characters while longing for home.
Abigail Timberlake Washburn is reluctantly drawn into a séance at her friend Calamity Jane's new mansion, believed to be haunted. Armed with a psychic named Madame Woo-Woo and a quirky group of retirees, they aim to rid the house of its ghostly presence. However, the situation escalates when Madame Woo-Woo unexpectedly meets her own demise, leading Abby to suspect that a real killer is at large. As they race against time, Abby must confront both supernatural and mortal threats to protect her friend and uncover the truth.
Drawing from Tamar Myers's real-life experiences, this novel enriches her Belgian Congo mystery series with a compelling narrative. It explores themes of culture and identity through the lens of a unique and captivating story, offering readers an immersive glimpse into the complexities of life in the Congo. The blend of personal history with mystery elements creates an engaging backdrop for the unfolding drama.