A Certain Darkness
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Tantor Media, Inc , 2022.
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Set in Downton Abbey-era post-World War I England, this action-packed series from the USA Today bestselling author of the Lady Darby Mysteries is a treat for fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Susan Ella MacNeal. “WWI buffs will love the in-depth historical detail.” –Publishers WeeklyMarch 1920: Life has turned unsettlingly quiet for former British Intelligence agent Verity Kent and her husband, Sidney. But even that false calm is about to end. As threats remain, the French authorities soon request Sidney’s help with a suspect who claims to have proof of treason—shortly before she is assassinated. And Verity, too, is called to investigate a mystery . . .The murder of a Belgian lawyer aboard a train seems at first to be a simple case of revenge. But the victim was connected to British Intelligence, and possessed papers detailing the sinking of a gold-laden German ship during the war.As Verity and Sidney dig deeper, they discover their cases are intertwined—and a lethal adversary persists. Officially, the Great War may be over, but this is a battle of nerves and wits they cannot afford to lose . . .Praise for Anna Lee Huber’s Penny for Your Secrets “A historical mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie or Daphne du Maurier.” —Bookpage “Stellar mystery . . . a great read for fans of the series and all who enjoy Downton Abbey-era fiction.” —Booklist

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eAudiobook
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Unabridged
Street Date
08/30/2022
Language
English
ISBN
9781666187014

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  • Penny for your secrets (Verity Kent novels Volume 3) Cover
  • A pretty deceit (Verity Kent novels Volume 4) Cover
  • Murder most fair (Verity Kent novels Volume 5) Cover
  • A certain darkness (Verity Kent novels Volume 6) Cover
  • The cold light of day (Verity Kent novels Volume 7) Cover

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Although set after different World Wars (the first in Verity Kent and the second in Mirabelle Bevan), these intricately plotted historical mystery series both star women trying -- and often failing -- to leave their wartime pasts behind. -- Ashley Lyons
In these complex and emotionally compelling series, Bess Crawford and Verity Kent are strong, honorable women determined to do right even as they learn to navigate the psychic weight of WWI and how it is changing their roles in life. -- Jane Jorgenson
Intrepid young women, who do work for British intelligence, do their part for kin and country in these atmospheric historical mystery series. Verity Kent is set in the period just after WWI while Maggie Hope is a WWII series. -- Jane Jorgenson
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Published Reviews

Publisher's Weekly Review

In Huber's dense sixth Verity Kent mystery (after 2021's Murder Most Fair), the impact of the recent Great War lingers, as British secret agent Verity discovers when the French police request her husband Sidney's help interrogating a woman collaborator who refuses to talk to anyone but Sidney. But before Sidney can inveigle the woman's secrets, she's found dead in her cell. Meanwhile, Verity is contacted by C, her Intelligence Service handler, who instructs her to recover sensitive documents stolen from a murdered Belgian informant. At first, the two investigations seem unconnected, but as the couple travels through Europe in pursuit of information, they discover the murders are related. What Verity learns shakes her faith in those she trusted and the cause she and Sidney nearly died for. Huber gives readers a lesson on the toll taken on the lands and the people caught up in the devastation of war, though those who haven't read the earlier novels in the series might find the multitude of characters and plots hard to keep track of. As Verity and Sidney face danger together, their deepening relationship will please cozy fans. WWI buffs will love the in-depth historical detail. Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary. (Sept.)

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Publishers Weekly Reviews

In Huber's dense sixth Verity Kent mystery (after 2021's Murder Most Fair), the impact of the recent Great War lingers, as British secret agent Verity discovers when the French police request her husband Sidney's help interrogating a woman collaborator who refuses to talk to anyone but Sidney. But before Sidney can inveigle the woman's secrets, she's found dead in her cell. Meanwhile, Verity is contacted by C, her Intelligence Service handler, who instructs her to recover sensitive documents stolen from a murdered Belgian informant. At first, the two investigations seem unconnected, but as the couple travels through Europe in pursuit of information, they discover the murders are related. What Verity learns shakes her faith in those she trusted and the cause she and Sidney nearly died for. Huber gives readers a lesson on the toll taken on the lands and the people caught up in the devastation of war, though those who haven't read the earlier novels in the series might find the multitude of characters and plots hard to keep track of. As Verity and Sidney face danger together, their deepening relationship will please cozy fans. WWI buffs will love the in-depth historical detail. Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary. (Sept.)

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Huber, A. L., & Wilds, H. (2022). A Certain Darkness (Unabridged). Tantor Media, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Huber, Anna Lee and Heather Wilds. 2022. A Certain Darkness. Tantor Media, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Huber, Anna Lee and Heather Wilds. A Certain Darkness Tantor Media, Inc, 2022.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Huber, A. L. and Wilds, H. (2022). A certain darkness. Unabridged Tantor Media, Inc.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Huber, Anna Lee, and Heather Wilds. A Certain Darkness Unabridged, Tantor Media, Inc, 2022.

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