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.
