As Death Draws Near

Praise for the Lady Darby Mysteries “[A] history mystery in fine Victorian style! Anna Lee Huber’s spirited debut mixes classic country house mystery with a liberal dash of historical romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Julia Spencer-Fleming   “Riveting…Huber deftly weaves together an original premise, an enigmatic heroine, and a compelling Highland setting.”—New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn “[A] fascinating heroine…A thoroughly enjoyable read!”—National bestselling author Victoria Thompson “[A] clever heroine with a shocking past and a talent for detection.”—National bestselling author Carol K. Carr “Reads like a cross between a gothic novel and a mystery with a decidedly unusual heroine.”—Kirkus Reviews “Huber deftly evokes both [Sebastian and Kiera’s] attraction and the period’s flavor.”—Publishers Weekly “[Huber] designs her heroine as a woman who straddles the line between eighteenth-century behavior and twenty-first-century independence.”—New York Journal of Books “[A] must read…One of those rare books that will both shock and please.”—Fresh Fiction “Fascinates with its compelling heroine who forges her own way in a society that frowns upon female independence.”—RT Book Reviews “One of the best historical mysteries that I have read this year.”—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews