In "This Side of Murder" by Anna Lee Huber, the story follows Verity Kent, a war widow and former Secret Service agent, who receives an invitation to an engagement party on an isolated island with her late husband's friends. As the party progresses, mysterious deaths occur, leading Verity to uncover wartime secrets and murders while navigating a web of deception and betrayal. The plot is filled with tension, suspense, and historical details, offering a thrilling mystery set in post-WWI England.
The narrative is engaging with a complex plot that keeps readers guessing until the end. The character of Verity Kent is well-developed, portraying a strong and determined heroine who faces challenges and uncertainties while unraveling a sinister mystery. The writing style combines elements of romance, intrigue, and historical fiction, creating a compelling read that delves into themes of trust, loyalty, and the aftermath of war.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of murder, trauma from war, and references to grief, which may affect sensitive readers.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance in the story, primarily involving Verity's interactions with Max Westfield amid the backdrop of the mystery.
From The Publisher:
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
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Sooooo mid Masterpiece Mystery, which of course, means I loved it. Very dark and stormy night--the butler in the library with the candlestick-- which made it more fun.
On an unrelated note, the impact of WWI on the UK and Europe, in general, is never something I considered before. It does not really live on in the US imagination as it does in the UK (the poppies from Flanders Field, etc.). I definitely plan on diving into that history more, as it's extremely interesting. What a fascinating time in Europe especially given the number of men who died or came back from the war completely shell-shocked. The impact that has on a generation moving in the 20s is such an interesting landscape for a mystery.
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About the Author:
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.
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