A stylish, sun-drenched original short story featuring amateur sleuth Amory Ames and her husband Milo, from the Edgar Award-shortlisted Ashley Weaver.“Amory Ames and her rakish husband Milo might just be the new Nick and Nora Charles.” —Deborah CrombieSurely mysteries and the Mediterranean must be incompatible. The setting was so idyllic, so tranquil and perfect, that it was hard to imagine anything remotely alarming could happen here ....

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 poor—well, to themselves, anyway—Ellie McDonnell and her family have turned over a new leaf as they help the government’s war effort. It’s true that the straight-laced Major Ramsey didn’t give them much c...

The first in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, set in England during World War II, A Peculiar Combination is a delightful mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and the author's signature wit.“Filled with wry humor, tight suspense, and a delightful cast of characters.”****—Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport mysteriesFIRST RULE: DON’T LOSE YOUR CONCENTRATION....

Shortlisted for the Edgar AwardsAshley Weaver’s debut mystery, Murder at the Brightwell, is a delicious, stylish novel in which murder invades British polite society and romance springs in unexpected places, and a wonderful testament to the enduring delight of the traditional mystery.“An elegant Christie-esque 1930s romp.” —Deborah Crombie“If you love Downton Abbey, you'll adore Ashley Weaver’s char...

The fourth installment in Ashley Weaver's delightful series, Locked in Pursuit follows safecracker Electra McDonnell fighting Nazis at every turn as World War II looms over London.Safecracker Ellie McDonnell hasn’t seen Major Ramsey—her handsome but aloof handler in the British government—since their tumultuous mission together three months before, but when she hears about a suspicious robbery in London sh...

The third in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, Playing It Safe is a delightful World War II mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and wit.“Ellie is a smart and gutsy new heroine.” —Ann Lee HuberAs the Blitz continues to ravage London, Ellie McDonnell—formerly a safecracking thief, but currently determined to stay on the straight and narrow to help her country—is approached by British Inte...

The fifth and final installment in the Electra McDonnell series brings safecracker Ellie on a mission across World War II-era Europe to Lisbon, Portugal to rescue a key group of escaped POWs.Ellie McDonnell is about to embark on her most perilous mission yet: go to Lisbon, Portugal to save her beloved cousin Toby who has reportedly escaped from a German prisoner of war camp. Toby has been missing since the Battle of Dunkirk and Ellie had all but lost hope in ever s...

Edgar Award-shortlisted author Ashley Weaver returns with Death Wears a Mask, the witty and stylish next installment in the delightful 1930s Amory Ames mystery series“Amory Ames and her rakish husband Milo might just be the new Nick and Nora Charles.” —Deborah CrombieIt was amazing, really, what murder had done for my marriage . . .Following the murderous events at the Brightwell Hotel, Amory Ames is looking forwar...

The stylish, charming next novel in Ashley Weaver's Edgar-nominated Amory Ames mystery series, set in 1930s England, A Deception at Thornecrest."Thornecrest looked beautiful in the evening light. One would never imagine the turmoil that had just occurred within its walls."Amory Ames is alone at her country house Thornecrest, enjoying her last few weeks of peace and quiet as she prepares for the imminent arrival of her baby...

Edgar Award-shortlisted author Ashley Weaver returns with the fifth installment in the Amory Ames mystery series.An Act of Villainy is an a gem, set in 1930s London and filled with style, banter, and twists that traditional mystery fans will positively relish."So you've gotten yourself involved with another murder, have you?"Walking through London’s West End after a night at the theater, Amory Ames and her husband ...

Edgar Award-shortlisted author Ashley Weaver returns with the fourth installment in the Amory Ames mystery series.The Essence of Malice is filled with her trademark style, wit and clever plotting, sure to delight and charm traditional mystery fans."In this highly enjoyable and engrossing mystery, Ashley Weaver**—with her sure touch for evoking elegance and glamour—**wafts h...

Edgar Award-shortlisted author Ashley Weaver returns with A Most Novel Revenge, the charming next instalment in the delightful 1930s Amory Ames mystery series“A pleasant reminder of Golden Age mysteries that keep you guessing until the denouement.” —Kirkus Reviews“Fascinating and stylish characters fill out a finely tuned traditional mystery.” —Publishers Weekly“Well, darling, who do y...