Infused with witty romantic conflict, this historical mystery with convincing period details concludes with enticing story threads for future entries. 'Louisiana librarian Weaver (Murder at Brightwell) launches an engaging new series that sparkles.

Brave Ellie and her aristocratic love should appeal to fans of Susan Elia MacNeal and Tessa Arlen.'- Kirkus Reviews Readers will look forward to the next mission for the smart, feisty Ellie and her circle.'- Publishers Weekly (Starred) 'A thorny relationship between Ellie and Ramsey, a cast of colorful characters, a brisk pace, and an ironic message about the identity of true patriots enthrall.

One of BuzzFeed's '21 Upcoming Historical Fiction Books You're Going to Love' Soon, Ellie and Major Ramsey are forced to put aside their differences to unmask the double agent, and stop Allied plans from falling into enemy hands. However, when they break into the house, they find the safe open and empty, and a German spy dead on the floor. But instead of arresting them, government official Major Ramsey has an offer: either Ellie agrees to help him break into a safe and retrieve blueprints crucial to the British war effort, or he turns her over to the police.Įllie doesn’t care for the major’s imperious manner, but she has no choice. All is going as planned-until the pair is caught red-handed. So when Uncle Mick receives a tip about a safe full of jewels in an empty house, he and Ellie can’t resist. Breaking into the homes of the rich and picking the locks on their safes may not be condoned by British law enforcement, but with World War II in full swing, Uncle Mick’s locksmith business just can’t pay the bills anymore. “Filled with wry humor, tight suspense, and a delightful cast of characters.”-Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport mysteriesįIRST RULE: DON’T LOSE YOUR CONCENTRATION.Įlectra McDonnell and her family earn their living outside the law.

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.

A peculiar combination