The Jeweled Dagger — Julie Ellis

PALACE OF INTRIGUE

When beautiful Susan Roberts unexpectedly was offered a job at the magnificent Menderez palace in Istanbul, it seemed the key to a fascinating, romantic experience abroad. All too soon, however, the American girl awoke to the perilous realities of her situation.

Her millionaire employer was weaving a mysterious spiderweb of deception. His straying wife, his luxury-loving daughter, his handsome, rebellious son, all had their own secret designs. Even the good-looking American writer whom Susan met masked the truth about his activities. Then came the most frightening discovery of all.

In the shadows of the great mosques, in the narrow twisting streets of the exotic city, in the perfumed gardens, Susan was being hunted by a killer coming ever closer....