Books in the Belgian Congo Mystery series

Based on actual events in Tamar Myerss life, The Girl Who Married an Eagle is a beautiful addition to her Belgian Congo mystery seriesWhen Julia Elaine Newton, a young, pretty Ohio girl, volunteered to go on a mission to the Belgian Congo, she knew it was going to be a huge change. But she never expected to wind up teaching at an all-girls boarding school that consisted mostly of runaway child brides!Much to her chagrin, Buakane was born beautiful. If only shed been ugly, Chief Eagle would not have noticed her. Escaping from an arranged marriage, the scrappy young girl finds her way to Julia Newton and the school. But this time her jilted husband will not be denied. Now its up to Julia and Buakane to try to save the school as Congolese independence looms and Chief Eagle is set on revenge. With the help of Cripple, Cripples husband, and even Amanda Brown, these plucky women must learn to save themselves.