Pretty Deceit by Anna Lee Huber (English) Paperback Book

Description: Pretty Deceit by Anna Lee Huber In the aftermath of the Great War, the line between friend and foe may be hard to discern, even for indomitable former Secret Service agent Verity Kent, in the fourth installment in award-winning author Anna Lee Hubers thrilling series."A historical mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie or Daphne du Maurier."-BookpageIn the aftermath of the Great War, the line between friend and foe may be hard to discern, even for indomitable former Secret Service agent Verity Kent, in award-winning author Anna Lee Hubers thrilling mystery series.Peacetime has brought little respite for Verity Kent. Intrigue still abounds, even within her own family. As a favor to her father, Verity agrees to visit his sister in Wiltshire. Her once prosperous aunt has fallen on difficult times and is considering selling their estate. But there are strange goings-on at the manor, including missing servants, possible heirloom forgeries, and suspicious rumors-all leading to the discovery of a dead body on the grounds.While Verity and her husband, Sidney, investigate this new mystery, they are also on the trail of an old adversary-the shadowy and lethal Lord Ardmore. At every turn, the suspected traitor seems to be one step ahead of them. And even when their dear friend Max, the Earl of Ryde, stumbles upon a code hidden among his late fathers effects that may reveal the truth about Ardmore, Verity wonders if they are really the hunters-or the hunted . . .Praise for Anna Lee Hubers Penny for Your Secrets"Stellar mystery . . . a great read for fans of the series and all who enjoyDownton Abbey-era fiction."-Booklist FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Anna Lee Huber is the Daphne award-winning author of the national bestselling Lady Darby Mysteries and the Verity Kent Mysteries. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she majored in music and minored in psychology. She currently resides in Indiana with her family and is hard at work on her next novel. Review Praise for A Pretty Deceit"While visiting a titled auntie who has fallen on postwar hard times, Verity finds herself on hand for the immediate aftermath of what may be a homicide on the estate grounds. Combine that with priceless heirlooms gone missing, a disappeared staff and a ghost sighting or two, and you have the makings of a historical mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie or Daphne du Maurier."—BookpagePraise for the Verity Kent Mysteries "Readers looking for atmospheric mystery set in the period following the Great War will savor the intricate plotting and captivating details of the era."—Library Journal (Starred Review) "A thrilling mystery that supplies its gutsy heroine with plenty of angst-ridden romance."—Kirkus Reviews "Engrossing . . . Evocative historical details complement the well-drawn characters. The intricate plot builds to a surprising conclusion." —Publishers Weekly "A richly detailed period mystery, This Side of Murder is sure to turn you into a true Verity Kent fan (if you arent one already.)" —Bustle.com "Suspenseful, atmospheric, and beautifully written." —Ashley Weaver, author of the Amory Ames Mysteries "A compelling mystery of post WW1 England. . . . The blend of intrigue and human vulnerabilities is captivating." —Shelley Noble, New York Times bestselling author of Ask Me No Questions, A Lady Dunbridge Mystery Promotional In the aftermath of the Great War, the line between friend and foe may be hard to discern, even for indomitable former Secret Service agent Verity Kent, in award-winning author Anna Lee Hubers thrilling mystery series. Review Quote Praise for the Verity Kent Mysteries "Readers looking for atmospheric mystery set in the period following the Great War will savor the intricate plotting and captivating details of the era." --Library Journal (Starred Review) "A thrilling mystery that supplies its gutsy heroine with plenty of angst-ridden romance." -- Kirkus Reviews "Engrossing . . . Evocative historical details complement the well-drawn characters. The intricate plot builds to a surprising conclusion." -- Publishers Weekly "A richly detailed period mystery, This Side of Murder is sure to turn you into a true Verity Kent fan (if you arent one already.)" -- Bustle.com "Suspenseful, atmospheric, and beautifully written." -- Ashley Weaver, author of the Amory Ames Mysteries "A compelling mystery of post WW1 England. . . . The blend of intrigue and human vulnerabilities is captivating." -- Shelley Noble, New York Times bestselling author of Ask Me No Questions, A Lady Dunbridge Mystery Promotional "Headline" In the aftermath of the Great War, the line between friend and foe may be hard to discern, even for indomitable former Secret Service agent Verity Kent, in award-winning author Anna Lee Hubers thrilling mystery series. Details ISBN1496728475 Author Anna Lee Huber Series A Verity Kent Mystery Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1496728475 ISBN-13 9781496728470 Format Paperback Series Number 4 Pages 304 Publisher Kensington Publishing Publication Date 2020-10-06 UK Release Date 2020-10-06 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-10-06 NZ Release Date 2020-10-06 US Release Date 2020-10-06 Imprint Kensington Publishing DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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Book Title: Pretty Deceit

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Language: English

Item Height: 210mm

Topic: Crime, Books

Item Width: 140mm

Publisher: Kensington Publishing

Publication Year: 2020

Author: Anna Lee Huber

Number of Pages: 304 Pages