This Side of Murder

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The Great War is over, but in this captivating new series from award-winning author Anna Lee Huber, one young widow discovers the real intrigue has only just begun . . . An Unpardonable Sin England, 1919. Verity Kent's grief over the loss of her husband pierces anew when she receives a cryptic letter, suggesting her beloved Sidney may have committed treason before his untimely death. Determined to dull her pain with revelry, Verity's first impulse is to dismiss the derogatory claim. But the mystery sender knows too much-including the fact that during the war, Verity worked for the Secret Service, something not even Sidney knew. Lured to Umbersea Island to attend the engagement party of one of Sidney's fellow officers, Verity mingles among the men her husband once fought beside, and discovers dark secrets-along with a murder clearly meant to conceal them. Relying on little more than a coded letter, the help of a dashing stranger, and her own sharp instincts, Verity is forced down a path she never imagined-and comes face to face with the shattering possibility that her husband may not have been the man she thought he was. It's a truth that could set her free-or draw her ever deeper into his deception . . .

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Praise for Anna Lee Hubers This Side of Murder:

Engrossing...Evocative historical details complement the well-drawn characters. The intricate plot builds to a surprising conclusion. Publishers Weekly

A richly detailed period mystery,This Side of Murderis sure to turn you into a true Verity Kent fan (if you aren't one already.)Bustle.com

Huber paints a compelling portrait of the aftermath of World War I, and show the readers how devastating the war was for everyone in EnglandI am looking forward to reading many more of Verity Kents adventures. Historical Novel Society

"I lovedThis Side of Murder, a richly textured mystery filled with period detail and social mores, whose plot twists and character revelations kept me up way past my bedtime. Cant wait for the next Verity Kent adventure!" --Shelley Noble,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Beach at Painters CoveandAsk Me No Questions.

A smashing and engrossing tale of deceit, murder and betrayal set just afterWorld War I. . . . Anna Lee Huber has crafted a truly captivating mystery here.All About Romance

The new Verity Kent Mystery series is rich in detail without being overwhelming and is abundant with murder, mystery, and a bit of romance. The plot is fast-moving with twists and turns aplenty. Huber knows what it takes to write a great mystery. RT Book Reviews

A captivating murder mystery told with flair and panache! Fresh Fiction

Suspenseful, atmospheric, and beautifully written.-Ashley Weaver, author of the Amory Ames Mysteries

My favorite new mystery series!-Alyssa Maxwell,USA Todaybestselling author

Sure to please fans of classic whodunits and lovers of historical fiction alike.-Jessica Estevao, author ofWhispers Beyond the Veil

Author Bio

Anna Lee Huber is the Daphne award-winning author of the national bestselling Lady Darby Mysteries and the forthcoming Verity Kent Mysteries. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she majored in music and minored in psychology. She currently resides in Indiana with her family and is hard at work on her next novel. Visit her online at www.annaleehuber.com.