A Pretty Deceit
A Pretty Deceit by Anna Lee Huber, published by Kensington on October 6, 2020, is a historical mystery set in the aftermath of the Great War. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The story follows former Secret Service agent Verity Kent as she navigates a web of intrigue within her own family while visiting her aunt in Wiltshire. As Verity investigates strange occurrences at the estate, including missing servants and potential forgeries, she uncovers a dead body, complicating her quest for answers.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and historical context as Verity and her husband, Sidney, delve deeper into the unsettling events surrounding the manor. The narrative intertwines personal stakes with the pursuit of an old adversary, Lord Ardmore, creating a tense atmosphere where the line between friend and foe blurs. This edition invites readers to explore themes of international crime and the complexities of post-war life, all while engaging with a richly crafted plot that reflects the challenges of the 20th century.
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“A historical mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie or Daphne du Maurier.”
—Bookpage
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 Huber’s 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 father’s effects that may reveal the truth about Ardmore, Verity wonders if they are really the hunters—or the hunted . . .
Praise for Anna Lee Huber’s Penny for Your Secrets
“Stellar mystery . . . a great read for fans of the series and all who enjoy
Downton Abbey-era fiction.”
—Booklist
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