This Side of Murder

Description: The Great War is over, but in this captivating new mystery from award-winning author Anna Lee Huber, one young widow discovers the real intrigue has only just begun . . .

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 . . .

"My favorite new mystery series!"
- Alyssa Maxwell, USA Today bestselling author

"Sure to please fans of classic whodunits and lovers of historical fiction alike."
-Jessie Crockett, author of Whispers Beyond the Veil

Review Quotes: Praise for Anna Lee Huber's 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 Murder is 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 England...I am looking forward to reading many more of Verity Kent's adventures." --Historical Novel Society

"I loved This 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. Can't wait for the next Verity Kent adventure!" --Shelley Noble, New York Times bestselling author of The Beach at Painters' Cove and Ask Me No Questions.

"A smashing and engrossing tale of deceit, murder and betrayal set just after World 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 Today bestselling author

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