The Cold Light of Day, A Verity Kent Mystery Book 7 By Anna Lee Huber

In the latest novel of the action-packed historical mystery series featuring Verity Kent, the daring former Secret Service agent and her husband Sidney find themselves in the tumultuous streets of Dublin in June 1920. As the Irish Republican Army clashes violently with British forces, the city is engulfed in revolution, making it a perilous place for anyone, especially for Verity and Sidney, who are well-known society figures and secret sleuths.

Their mission becomes even more dangerous when they are asked to search for Verity’s friend and fellow spy, Captain Alec Xavier, who has mysteriously vanished. Alec was sent to infiltrate the IRA but has seemingly disappeared without a trace. Verity tries to blend into the elite social circles by night while pursuing leads by day, but fears grow when she learns that Alec might still be alive—and worse, that he may have defected to the IRA.

As Verity and Sidney grapple with the possibility of Alec’s betrayal, they uncover a deeper conspiracy at Dublin Castle, where British Intelligence is exploiting the chaos for personal vendettas. The line between friend and foe becomes more dangerous to navigate, and the stakes are raised when a familiar and formidable enemy reappears, threatening their mission and their lives. With revolution brewing and a shadowy conspiracy at play, Verity and Sidney must once again rely on their wit and courage to survive the deadly games of espionage and betrayal.