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Matzah Mia! (Jewish Regency Mystery Series Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Libi Astaire (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 53 ratings
There’s trouble afoot in Regency London’s Jewish community, and no one to stop the crimes — until wealthy-widower-turned-sleuth Mr. Ezra Melamed teams up with an unlikely pair: General Well’ngone and the Earl of Gravel Lane, the lovably quirky leaders of a gang of young Jewish pickpockets.

t’s not a Jewish baker’s worst nightmare, but it’s a very close second. When a sack full of counterfeit gold coins is found in Mr. Kornberry’s matzah bakery right before Passover, the unfortunate baker is arrested and sent to Newgate Prison to await his trial—and if Mr. Melamed can’t prove his innocence the baker will hang.

But to Mr. Melamed’s dismay, every clue leads in an equally distressing direction. Because if the baker didn’t do it, it seems there is only one other person who could have counterfeited the coins—the baker’s opera-loving son.

Matzah Mia! is the fifth book in the Jewish Regency Mystery series, a refreshingly different look at Regency England which combines lovably quirky characters with a generous dash of humor.
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    Jewish Regency Mystery Series
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It Takes a Community to Solve a Crime

Great Synagogue, London
Great Synagogue, London, Thomas Rowlandson

I love doing the historical research for the series, but I know that too much historical detail can sink a story. So sometimes I'll add a historical note at the end of the novel, for the kindred spirits out there, such as the ones in these books:

  • Jewish Regency Mystery Stories: Yes, There Were Jews in Regency England!
  • Jewish Regency Mystery Stories, Vol. II: A Small History of London's Great Synagogue

Welcome to the Jewish Regency Mystery Series

(Yes, There Were Jews Living in Regency England!)

If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes at least a village-sized community to sustain a series - and I was certain this sort of Jewish community didn't exist alongside Jane Austen's Bennett sisters, et al. Fortunately, I was wrong. From financiers to orphaned pickpockets, Jews were very much a part of this memorable era - and I hope you'll have as much fun reading about them as I've had writing the series.

  • In addition to the full-length mysteries, there are several short mystery stories - some of which provide insights into the Jewish holidays:
  • The Melancholy Menorah: Chanukah
  • What's in a Flame: Sukkos
  • Costumed Foolery: Purim
  • The Petrified Psalm: Shavuos
Tempest in the Tea Room
The Doppelganger's Dance
The Moon Taker
The Vanisher Variations
Matza Mia!
The Wreck of Two Brothers
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In addition to mystery, the plot involves: Jewish life in Regency England Music Astronomy Early health spas and the Peninsular War Opera Education for girls

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About the Author

Libi Astaire is an award-winning author who often writes about Jewish history. In addition to her Jewish Regency Mystery Series featuring Ezra Melamed, General Well'ngone and the Earl of Gravel Lane, she is the author of Terra Incognita, a novel about modern-day descendants of Spain's crypto-Jews, The Banished Heart, a novel about Shakespeare's writing of The Merchant of Venice, and several volumes of Chassidic tales. She lives in Jerusalem, Israel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B085VSB9JF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aster Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 241 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 7 ‏ : ‎ Jewish Regency Mystery Series
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 53 ratings

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Libi Astaire is the author of the award-winning Jewish Regency Mystery Series, a humorous historical mystery series in which wealthy-widower-turned-sleuth Mr. Ezra Melamed teams up with General Well’ngone and the Earl of Gravel Lane - the lovably quirky leaders of a gang of young Jewish pickpockets - to solve crimes involving Regency London's Jewish community.

She is also the author of "Terra Incognita," a novel about the crypto-Jews of Spain; "The Banished Heart," a novel about Shakespeare, secret Jews and 1930s Berlin; and "Day Trips to Jewish History," a collection of essays about lesser-known people and places in Jewish history. Her retelling of Chassidic tales has been published in the box set "Choose Light! Chassidic Tales for Chanukah, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkos, Passover & Shavuos."

And last but certainly not least, she is the author of "The Latke in the Library & Other Mystery Stories for Chanukah" and "Dying for Chametz & Other Mystery Stories for Passover," humorous homages to Dame Agatha Christie .

She lives in Jerusalem, Israel.

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  • springmeadow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful mystery!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024
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    Libi Astaire is a very gifted writer. I read a lot of mysteries and hers are top notch. Unique mystery, well crafted storyline and engaging characters.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars A very entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
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    I have enjoyed reading this series. The characters are charming and the mysteries are interesting. I have learned so much about the Jewish community. Highly recommend.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
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    Really enjoyed the book. Bought all the books in the series from this author- hope there will be more.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this at one sitting (with one or two really short breaks)
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2020
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    This was a lot of fun, with an interesting plot, several red herrings, sympathetic characters, historical details that enhanced but never distracted, and a satisfying solution and ending. Very readable and fast paced with characters developed to three dimensions and likeable protagonists.
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  • S. G. Benady
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Regency mystery with a jewish flavour
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2020
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    This is a readable mystery set in Regency London, but not in the aristocratic ballrooms. It explores the poor districts of the city, and particularly the Jewish immigrants who live there. Readable and entertaining.
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