The Cold Light of Day

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Remarkable heroine Verity Kent must follow the leads of a dangerous investigation that will pull her into a conspiracy spilling dangerously out onto the streets of Interwar Dublin, Ireland in the next installment of this highly acclaimed series.

June 1920, Ireland: The streets of Dublin seethe with revolution as the Irish Republican Army clashes with British authorities. Roving assassination squads mean nowhere is truly safe, particularly for Verity Kent and her war hero husband, Sidney. Given their celebrity as society darlings and intrepid sleuths, they must tread carefully to go unnoticed—nearly impossible when they are called upon to search for Verity’s fellow spy and friend . . .

Captain Alec Xavier has seemingly vanished after traveling to Dublin to infiltrate the IRA at its highest levels. Doing her best to maintain a modicum of normalcy and stay under the radar of both the rebels and British Intelligence, Verity works undercover by day and waltzes through the city’s elite social scene by night. Still, she fears the worst for Alec—until shocking evidence mounts that not only is he alive, but that he has switched sides . . .

Already disillusioned with the British government, the news leaves Verity and Sidney reeling. Worse, they learn of a conspiracy within Dublin Castle, where personal vendettas are being carried out and sanctioned by British Intelligence under the cover of revolution. With the distinction between friend and foe never more blurred—or the margin for error narrower—Verity and Sidney cannot turn a blind eye. Especially when a familiar adversary appears, bringing a threat almost too terrifying to confront—even in the cold light of day . . .Praise for A Certain Darkness

“Traveling from England to France and Holland, this complex plot turns itself inside out before its conclusion. Besides sumptuous details and atmospheric settings, the relationships among the characters, especially the tenuous renewed intimacy between Verity and her war-traumatized husband, set this series above more standard mysteries. So come for the rich, complex flavor of the bottle of pinot gris in a room swaddled in thick brocade drapes, but stay for Sidney’s wise observation of his wife’s interrogations: “you see to the heart of how they want to be seen, even if it conflicts with who they truly are.” —The Historical Novel Society
 
“As Verity and Sidney face danger together, their deepening relationship will please cozy fans. WWI buffs will love the in-depth historical detail.” 
—Publishers Weekly
 
Praise for Anna Lee Huber’s Verity Kent Mysteries
 
“Stellar mystery…a great read for fans of the series and all who enjoy Downton Abbey-era fiction.” —Booklist on A Petty Deceit
 
“A historical mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie or Daphne du Maurier.” —Bookpage on A Petty Deceit
 
“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 MurderAnna Lee Huber is the Daphne award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction and mysteries, including the Lady Darby Mysteries and the 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. A member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers, she currently resides in Indiana with her family.US

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