Readers will hope to see a lot more of Ellie.'- Publishers Weekly (starred) Weaver does a sensational job of evoking 1940 London and populates the story with endearing characters. Let's hope this expertise-and-romance-filled series continues for a very long time.'- Booklist (starred) Ellie is wonderfully resourceful and divinely funny. One of New York Post's 'Best New Books to Read' It’s clear this woman was involved in espionage, but whose side was she on? Who was she reporting to? And who wanted her dead? A woman’s body has been found floating in the Thames, with a bracelet locked onto her wrist, and a cameo locket attached to it. So when Major Ramsey turns up unannounced with another job, she can’t say no. What she does miss is the challenge of unlocking an impossible code and the adrenaline rush that comes from being somewhere she shouldn’t. It’s true that the straight-laced Major Ramsey didn’t give them much choice, but still, Ellie must admit she doesn’t miss breaking and entering as much as she might have thought.

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.

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.

The Key to Deceit by Ashley Weaver