Not much is known about her father’s murder and the facts and circumstances surrounding it, but the author feeds little nuggets throughout this series to keep the reader engaged and curious. With Ellie’s character, we learn more with each book about her parents and how Ellie’s mother was imprisoned and charged with her father’s murder. I really like this author’s way of writing as she leaves mystery surrounding her main characters.

While I haven’t reviewed this series yet on this blog, I have reviewed other books by this author. This is the second book in the Electra McDonnell mystery series by Ashley Weaver. 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 lead as they help the government’s war effort.

The Key to Deceit by Ashley Weaver