A body, a former criminal, a straight-laced Major, a love interest (or two?), and a spy-master make for an entertaining mystery novel chock full of intrigue.

Electra McDonnell is back and the second book in Ashley Weaver’s Electra McDonnell series does not disappoint!

Because of a unique expertise developed during her previous career as a thief, Electra is approached anew by Major Ramsay to help unlock the secrets surrounding a body found floating in the Thames. As the story unfolds and German bombs fall from the sky, Electra recruits a handful of her questionable criminal compatriots to work alongside the Major as unlikely allies in an attempt to uncover and hinder the plans of an enemy spy network operating in London.

Those of you who enjoy spirited, smart and daring female characters like Deanna Raybourn’s Virginia Speedwell, Elizabeth Peters’ Amelia Peabody and Stephen Spotswood’s Lillian Pentecost and Willowjean Parker will find a kindred spirit in Electra McDonnell. Check out the books in this delightful WWII mystery series - “The Peculiar Combination” and “The Key to Deceit.”

I can’t wait for the third book!

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