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"A splendid resurrection of a formula popular in the 1930s combining romance and glamour with a tricky case of murder.--Kirkus Sprightly . . . Those who enjoy escaping into make-believe English villages in the company of pleasant vicars, mildly eccentric aristocrats, and wily village folk will be satisfied.--Publishers Weekly The tightly focused plot emphasizes its appealing, realistic characters as Weaver's affinity for details makes the story fresh. The Ames' deep love and respect for each other highlight the charming A Deception at Thornecrest.--Shelf Awareness Praise for An Act of Villainy: Weaver does it again! Every installment in her pitch-perfect Amory Ames series both thrills and charms. Combining a stylish protagonist, a delightfully roguish husband, witty banter, gorgeous prose, and intriguing mysteries, there is much to fall in love with. Her books are a glittering, whirling throwback to the golden age of mysteries, yet crafted with a panache all their own.-Anna Lee Huber, bestselling author of the Lady Darby Mysteries An excellent addition to the series, this could also be read independently. The period setting is as always meticulous and the main characters riveting. Fans of lights period mysteries with fashion and flair will be caught up in Amory's latest adventure.--Library Journal Elegant...lovers of classic, twisty British mysteries will have jolly good fun.--Publishers Weekly Praise for the Amory Ames Mysteries: ""Fans with fond memories of Georgette Heyer's mysteries set in the same period will be delighted with the gallery of suspects and the edgy romance."" --Kirkus Reviews ""Sure to appeal to Agatha Christie devotees."" --Booklist ""The fourth addition to this lively historical series is one of its best with an evocative 1930s Parisian setting and an unexpected surprise climax."" --Library Journal (starred review) on The Essence of Malice ""It's all very Downton Abbey... [Weaver] channels the ambiance and spirit of British society during the post-World War I years."" --Associated Press ""With a profound nod to the Golden Age of the British whodunit, Weaver creates a classic mystery, complete with a fashionable setting, a cast of upper-crust Brits, and witty prose."" --Richmond Times-Dispatch"

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ASHLEY WEAVER is the technical services coordinator at the Allen Parish Libraries in Oberlin, Louisiana. Weaver has worked in libraries since she was fourteen; she was a page and then a clerk before obtaining her MLIS from Louisiana State University. She is the author of six previous Amory Ames mysteries: Murder at the Brightwell, Death Wears a Mask, A Most Novel Revenge, The Essence of Malice, An Act of Villainy, and A Dangerous Engagement.

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