JANE GOLDEN, author of an Eastern European Mystery Series, was born with an inherent sense of adventure. After practicing law for many years, she was unexpectedly thrust into the role of a diplomat wife in Eastern Europe. Much of the background material in her books is borrowed from personal travel experiences, including humorous insights and unique perspectives gained upon arrival in Bucharest. Jane's profound insights into the Romanian culture are eye-opening, igniting the curiosity of the reader while providing non-stop entertainment. Jane hopes her novels, SECRETS IN THE VINES and DANUBE DEFIANCE, which are complete works of fiction, will disabuse Western readers of the "vampire" image of Romania and introduce the world to the beautiful, intriguing, and lighter sides of the country and its people. Rich wines, a colorful culture, and great friends are all woven together in her travel mystery novels just as they were for her in real life. At a time when our news sources paint a bleak picture of a frightening world and many people are afraid to travel, Jane Golden's travel mysteries are intended to offer up kinder, gentler places on earth which still exist and are worthy of a visit or extended vacation.
