The Key to Deceit

Electra McDonnell Series, Book 2

De: Ashley Weaver

Narrado por: Alison Larkin

London, 1940. 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. 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. What she does miss is the challenge of unlocking an impossible code and the adrenaline rush that comes from being somewhere she shouldn’t.

So when Major Ramsey turns up unannounced with another job, she can’t say no. 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. 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?

©2022 Ashley Weaver (P)2022 Dreamscape Media, LLC

I am loving this series!!!

I was glad to see that the 2 storylines are not wrapped up in a neat little bow in the second novel. We get a little closer to Ellie’s mother’s story, and a little more complicated with Felix and the Major, but now it’s on the Book 3!!

Narrator not a great fit

Narrator sounds much older than the 24 year old Ellie. Book one describes Ellie as being able to fit in at a society event so the narrator’s lower class accent also feels out of place for the character.

Love this series

Great listen both in story and narration, I am enjoying this series and recommend it,

Fun and intriguing

First two novels were great! This was a fun series to discover. This era in history is a favourite of mine and I enjoyed the characters and their development.

Great characters

Great , gutsy female lead mystery, with other interesting characters…!!!! Storyline keeps evolving and delightfully moving along!

This author has done something most are unable to achieve

Not only is this series written with intelligence and humor, and just the right amount of cunning and intrigued to leave you on the edge of your seat… but I realized, as I was listening that it does something else. Somehow, the author has managed to convey the very feeling of truly being alive and making your way through each day and each moment in the strange mix of calm and turmoil and comfort and chaos that was London in 1940. The narration to is just perfect.
Brilliant on every level.

Wonderful story

Great story that swept me along and people I liked ,and was Abel to spend time with . There will be another book with the same people . That is exciting because I like the story and want to spend more time in the story. I waited a year for this book , looks like I may wait another year for the next book .

Adore this series!

This is such a charming WWII series with a great hook. Weaver's writing gives Ellie undeniable charm on the page, which translates perfectly to audio. (I read the equally fun first book.) The narrator is fantastic too, even if I do agree she might sound a bit older than Ellie's 24 years. She exudes the right charm, though, and I thoroughly enjoyed the listen!

Great gift

I was gifted h this series but a friend. I’m totally hooked. I’ll be reading everything Ashley writes.

Unique Suspense and Mystery

Alison Larkin did an amazing job with the narration. She is Electra McDonnell in my mind. I love her narration to these stories! Just so well done

This series is delightful in its single POV, Strong Female Lead, Twists and surprises around every turn, and the slow burn romance.

Another mysterious murder
Another plot of deceit
Another Chance to thwart the Germans

Ellie and Gabriel team up again to solve a mystery, seeing clues others dismiss, they may be the only ones to find the key, open the lock, and stop death and destruction.

I love Ellie’s ability to think quick and solve puzzles. Her love of tea and sugar is endearing. Major Ramsey, so organized and always thinking ahead. He is slowly warming to Ellie’s defiant ways.

Amidst all this Ellie finds clues to her past that change everything she believes.

Jump into this action packed mystery. You’ll be completely transported and won’t want to leave.