As Death Draws Near

Praise for the Lady Darby Mysteries

“[A] history mystery in fine Victorian style! Anna Lee Huber’s spirited debut mixes classic country house mystery with a liberal dash of historical romance.”—Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times bestselling author

“Riveting…Huber deftly weaves together an original premise, an enigmatic heroine, and a compelling Highland setting.”—Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author

“[A] fascinating heroine…A thoroughly enjoyable read!”—Victoria Thompson, National bestselling author

“[A] clever heroine with a shocking past and a talent for detection.”—Carol K. Carr, National bestselling author

“Reads like a cross between a gothic novel and a mystery with a decidedly unusual heroine.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Huber deftly evokes both [Sebastian and Kiera’s] attraction and the period’s flavor.”—Publishers Weekly

“[Huber] designs her heroine as a woman who straddles the line between eighteenth-century behavior and twenty-first-century independence.”—New York Journal of Books

“[A] must read…One of those rare books that will both shock and please.”—Fresh Fiction

“Fascinates with its compelling heroine who forges her own way in a society that frowns upon female independence.”—RT Book Reviews

“One of the best historical mysteries that I have read this year.”—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews