The second in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, The Key to Deceit, is a delightful World War II mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and wit. London, 1940. After years of stealing from the rich and giving to the poorâwell, to themselves, anywayâEllie McDonnell and her family have turned over a new leaf as they help the governmentâs war effort. Itâs true that the straight-laced Major Ramsey didnât give them much choice, but still, Ellie must admit she doesnât miss breaking and entering as much as she might have thought. What she does miss is the challenge of unlocking an impossible code and the adrenaline rush that comes from being somewhere she shouldnât. So when Major Ramsey turns up unannounced with another job, she canât say no. A womanâs body has been found floating in the Thames, with a bracelet locked onto her wrist, and a cameo locket attached to it. Itâs clear this woman was involved in espionage, but whose side was she on? Who was she reporting to? And who wanted her dead?
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Jun 21, 2022
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