Tears of Pearl

Tears of Pearl
By Tasha Alexander
Minotaur Boos, 2009. 307 pgs. Mystery.

Set in the late 19th century, the fourth book in this detective mysteries series follows Lady Emily and her new husband, Colin Hargreaves, as they travel to Constantinople for their honeymoon. When a half-English harem girl is murdered, Colin, who works for the Crown is asked to investigate. Lady Emily is asked to handle all the questioning within the harem. Lady Emily, a very independent woman for her time, bets her husband that she can solve the crime first.

I really enjoyed the detailed descriptions of historical Istanbul during the 19th century. The plot, however, was only mildly interesting to me. I also found Lady Emily to be engaging at times and grating at other times.

AJ