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

In the latest novel of the Verity Kent historical mystery series, set in the tumultuous streets of June 1920 Dublin, former Secret Service agent Verity and her war-hero husband, Sidney, find themselves navigating dangerous political waters. As Ireland seethes with revolution, clashes between the Irish Republican Army and British authorities intensify. Verity and Sidney, now high-society darlings and celebrated sleuths, must tread carefully, especially when tasked with locating Verity’s missing spy friend, Captain Alec Xavier. Alec has disappeared after infiltrating the IRA, but shocking evidence soon emerges that he might still be alive—and has switched sides.

Verity and Sidney are thrust into a dizzying web of conspiracies involving British Intelligence and personal vendettas carried out under the guise of revolution. They must determine if Alec’s betrayal is real, all while dodging assassination squads and staying undercover in Dublin’s elite social circles. As the line between friend and foe blurs, the couple uncovers a conspiracy within Dublin Castle that threatens everything they believe in. A familiar adversary surfaces, bringing a terror too frightening to ignore.

With the margins for error narrower than ever, Verity and Sidney must decide whether to confront these growing dangers head-on, knowing their lives—and the lives of countless others—hang in the balance. A thrilling tale of espionage, betrayal, and shifting allegiances, this installment is a must-read for fans of historical mysteries and political intrigue. 📚❤️