A Peculiar Combination: An Electra McDonnell Novel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781250780485)

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 mysteries

FIRST RULE: DON'T LOSE YOUR CONCENTRATION.

Electra McDonnell and her family earn their living outside the law. 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.

SECOND RULE: DON'T MAKE MISTAKES.
So when Uncle Mick receives a tip about a safe full of jewels in an empty house, he and Ellie can't resist. All is going as planned--until the pair is caught red-handed. 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.

THIRD RULE: DON'T GET CAUGHT.
Ellie doesn't care for the major's imperious manner, but she has no choice. However, when they break into the house, they find the safe open and empty, and a German spy dead on the floor. 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.

Author: Ashley Weaver
ISBN-10: 1250780489
ISBN-13: 9781250780485
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2021
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 12/01/2020 pg. 62
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 03/15/2021
Library Journal 04/01/2021 pg. 44
Booklist 05/01/2021 pg. 35
Shelf Awareness 05/25/2021