A Pretty Deceit

A thrilling new period mystery set in post-Great War England, where the traces of conflict and danger still linger… 

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 THE VERITY KENT BOOKS:  

“Action-filled… Huber offers a well-researched historical and a fascinating look at the lingering aftermath of war.” – Publishers Weekly on Penny for Your Secrets  

“A great read for fans of the series and for all who enjoy  Downton Abbey-era fiction.” – Booklist on Penny for Your Secrets  

“Treacherous Is the Night a great genre-bridger—a perfect way to get fans of historical fiction and realistic romance to dip their toes into mystery and espionage thrillers.” – Criminal Element on Treacherous is the Night