A Pretty Deceit (Verity Kent #4) by Anna Lee Huber
Publication Date: September 29th 2020 by Kensington
Pages: 304
Source: Publisher & Purchased Audio copy
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
The Verity Kent series continues to be a hit for me! Set in England, Post WWI, it’s a fascinating time where the country is trying to recover from the devastations Great War inflicted. It’s best to read the series in order to appreciate the relationships, connections, and the continuing story arc of Lord Ardmore and his conspiracy during the war.
Verity and Sidney were married right before the war, and it took
a toll on their marriage, and even though they are deeply, and passionately in
love there’s still lingering hurts over what happened. I love them together and
appreciate the realistic way the author is presenting their relationship.
There’s a double mystery here that somehow comes together in
the end. Verity and Sidney continue to pursue
evidence against Lord Ardmore for crimes he’s committed during the war, but he
seems to be one step ahead of them at every turn. Still, they are getting
closer to the truth which puts them as well as Max, and Xavier in danger. There
were a couple of close calls for Verity here! Verity and Sidney are also dragged into her aunt’s
troubles: thefts of artwork and other valuable as well as damage to her aunt’s home
when the Air Force took over the estate as a base for their flyboys during the
war.
I alternately listened to the audio version and read an
e-copy. Heather Wilds performance is wonderful! Her English accent is perfect
for Verity and her male voices are really good, too. Looking forward to the
next installment!
The Verity Kent series continues to be a hit for me! Set in England, Post WWI, it’s a fascinating time where the country is trying to recover from the devastations Great War inflicted. It’s best to read the series in order to appreciate the relationships, connections, and the continuing story arc of Lord Ardmore and his conspiracy during the war.
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Goodreads Description:
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 . . .
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 . . .
I've been meaning to read this series because it sounds a bit like the Lady Sherlock series with the mystery and historical setting. I need to check if my library has the audiobooks!
ReplyDeleteThe audios are fantastic! Hope you like!
DeleteYou brought out the interesting realistic part to their relationship that I feel is a great part of this series. It's fun to see them pitted against the big bad Ardmore, too.
ReplyDeleteI know, but I'm happy that they're still so desperately in love even with working through some of the damage done by the grief Verity endured.
DeleteI want to read this series. Lovely review!
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
Hope you love it!
DeleteI do want to try Huber :D
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like the audios. :)
Deletefunny that you read and listened at the same time. glad you enjoyed it
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
I end up doing that a lot. Makes it easy to continue the story even when you can't traditionally "read" it. Thanks!
DeleteI love Huber's Lady Darby series, but I haven't started this one yet. I can't believe I'm already 4 books behind in it!
ReplyDeleteI think you'd enjoy this series as well, Lark. Hope you like it!
DeleteI often do a combination of audio and e-book and it makes for such a fun reading experience. I'm so glad this series continues to be a hit for you! I like the aspect of Verity and Sidney finding their way in their marriage after the war.
ReplyDeleteYes! I don't have to put the story down just because I have to cook dinner or drive to work. Always a win. I love their romance!
DeleteThat cover is amazing and I want it for that alone. But I've been wanting to try this author anyway and I need to get into this series!
ReplyDeleteI do love the covers from this series. Hope you enjoy it, Greg! :)
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