A Pretty Deceit
  • Published: 21 December 2020
  • ISBN: 9781496728470
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $29.99

A Pretty Deceit

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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 Huber's thrilling series.

“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
  • Published: 21 December 2020
  • ISBN: 9781496728470
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $29.99
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A Tarnished Canvas
The Cold Light of Day
A Deceptive Composition
Sisters of Fortune
A Fatal Illusion
A Certain Darkness
A Perilous Perspective
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Praise for A Pretty Deceit

Praise for Anna Lee Huber's 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 on Penny For Your Secrets

"Action-packed...Huber offers a well-researched historical and a fascinating look at the lingering aftermath of war." --Publishers Weekly on Penny for Your Secrets

"Huber compellingly recalls the devastation wreaked on the minds of the people and the fabric of the countries involved. A thrilling mystery that supplies its gutsy heroine with plenty of angst-ridden romance." --Kirkus Reviews on Treacherous is the Night

"[A] splendid sequel...Huber combines intricate puzzles with affecting human drama." --Publishers Weekly on Treacherous is the Night

"Masterful...Just when you think the plot will zig, it zags. Regardless of how well-versed you may be in the genre, you'll be hard-pressed to predict this climax...Deeply enjoyable...just the thing if you're looking for relatable heroines, meatier drama, and smart characters with rich inner lives." --Criminal Element on Treacherous is the Night

"Huber is an excellent historical mystery writer, and Verity is her best heroine...Topped off with a gripping mystery, this will not disappoint." --Historical Novel Society on Treacherous is the Night

"Engrossing...Evocative historical details complement the well-drawn characters. The intricate plot builds to a surprising conclusion." --Publishers Weekly on This Side of Murder

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