“[A] history mystery in fine Victorian style! Anna Lee Huber’s spirited debut mixes classic country house mystery with a liberal dash of historical romance.”
—Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times bestselling author
“Riveting . . . Huber deftly weaves together an original premise, an enigmatic heroine, and a compelling Highland setting.”
—Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author
“[A] fascinating heroine . . . A thoroughly enjoyable read!”
—Victoria Thompson, national bestselling author
“Reads like a cross between a gothic novel and a mystery with a decidedly unusual heroine.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Huber deftly evokes both [Sebastian and Kiera’s] attraction and the period’s flavor.”
—Publishers Weekly
“[A] clever heroine with a shocking past and a talent for detection.”
—Carol K. Carr, national bestselling author
“[Huber] designs her heroine as a woman who straddles the line between eighteenth-century behavior and twenty-first-century independence.”
—New York Journal of Books
“[A] must read . . . One of those rare books that will both shock and please readers.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Fascinates with its compelling heroine who forges her own way in a society that frowns upon female independence. The crime itself is well planned and executed. The journey to uncover a killer takes many twists and leads to a surprising culprit.”
—RT Book Reviews
“One of the best historical mysteries that I have read this year.”
—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews