Do murderers, stock manipulators, and kidnappers stalk Temple Israel in Rockville, Maryland? When the body of custodian Roberto Gomez is found in Temple Israel's parking lot, Patricia Weiss, nee Reilly, exchanges her suburban-mom sneakers for gumshoes to investigate the hit-and-run.
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
A new convert to Judaism, Patricia is grappling with her outsider status at the upscale Reform congregation. Inspired by her detective dad, Patricia is compelled to find out who-dun-it and why. Before she can progress with her investigation or problems in her difficult marriage to a busy cardiologist and his Jewish mother, she is plunged into the Temple's troubles. Her mentor Rabbi Deborah disappears after delivering a controversial sermon in support of interfaith marriage. Despite her husband's concerns, Patricia, with toddler Danny and buddy Brenda in tow, designates herself as the yenta patrol to unravel the mysteries.
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
Inspired by her detective dad, Patricia is compelled to find out who-dun-it and why. Before she can progress with her investigation or problems in her difficult marriage to a busy cardiologist and his Jewish mother, she is plunged into the Temple's troubles. Her mentor Rabbi Deborah disappears after delivering a controversial sermon in support of interfaith marriage. The rabbi has guided Patricia through her own recent conversion to Judaism. Despite her husband's concerns, Patricia, with toddler Daddy in tow, joins forces with buddy Brenda. They designate themselves The Yenta Patrol to unravel the mysteries.
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
Wild Irish Yenta takes a wry look at marriage, insular suburban cliquess, and the politics of religious institutions. While poking fun at cultural stereotypes, the novel interweaves biblical stories with questions of contemporary concern. Can a nice Catholic girl find happiness with a jewish cardiologist even if she converts? Can Patricia's yental patrol detect a connection between a custodian's death, a rabbi's disappearance, and a stock scheme? Can the opinionated members of Temple Israel come together over the divisive issues of intermarriage and misbehaving clergy?
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
Can a young Catholic mother and wife be accepted in her newly converted faith? What if she begins investigating a death and disappearance directly related to the synagogue? Intermarriage, misbehaving clergy, Biblical myth, and the beauty of religious traditions all come to the fore in this entertaining mystery.
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
Can a nice Catholic girl find happiness with a Jewish cardiologist even if she converts and plays detective to solve mysterious deaths and disappearances at her temple?
Can The Yenta Patrol detect connections between the death of a temple's custodian, a rabbi's disappearance, and a stock scheme?
Wild Irish Yenta takes a wry look at marriage, insular suburban cliquess, and the politics of religious institutions. While poking fun at cultural stereotypes, the novel interweaves biblical stories with questions of contemporary concern. Can a nice Catholic girl find happiness with a jewish cardiologist even if she converts? Can Patricia's yental patrol detect a connection between a custodian's death, a rabbi's disappearance, and a stock scheme? Can the opinionated members of Temple Israel come together over the divisive issues of intermarriage and misbehaving clergy?
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
Intermarriage, misbehaving clergy, Biblical myth, and the beauty of religious traditions all come to the fore in this entertaining mystery.
Can a young Catholic mother and wife be accepted in her newly converted faith? What if she begins investigating a death and disappearance directly related to the synagogue? Intermarriage, misbehaving clergy, Biblical myth, and the beauty of religious traditions all come to the fore in this entertaining mystery.
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
Detecting mysteries at her temple, the Wild Irish Yenta investigates deaths and disappearances and confronts her own demons.
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
Set against the backdrop of a suburban Maryland synagogue, the story dishes on interfaith marriage, the perplexing death of a custodian, and dubious stock deals.
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
Set against the backdrop of a suburban Maryland synagogue, the story dishes on interfaith marriage, the perplexing death of a custodian, and dubious stock deals.
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
Can The Yenta Patrol detect connections between the death of a temple's custodian, a rabbi's disappearance, and a stock scheme?
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."
Set against the backdrop of a suburban Maryland synagogue, the story dishes on interfaith marriage, the perplexing death of a custodian, and dubious stock deals.
"Wild Irish Yenta lives up to its title -this keenly- observed, funny mystery features a plucky heroine who converts to Judaism and throws herself into synagogue life, only to discover a corpse in the temple parking lot. And so begins this whimsical cozy that combines an insightful look at interfaith marriage, the complexities of friendship, and the politics of religious institutions."
"Debut novelist Sanderly has written an inventive mystery that satirizes the modern Jewish suburban experience. In Wild Irish Yenta, Philip Roth meets Agatha Christie, and the result is a page-turner that also explores the interlocking dynamics that exist within an interfaith marriage, a family, and a Maryland synagogue."