Praise for A Valiant Deceit
“Graves’s sequel to Olive Bright, Pigeoneer combines well-developed characters with the fascinating role of carrier pigeons in World War II, historical fact, and mystery.” —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“Graves’s focus on a fascinating bit of WWII history makes this stand out among lighter wartime mysteries.” —Publishers Weekly
“Perfect for lovers of wartime novels that combine history, mystery, and romance.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Snappy dialogue, excellent wartime detail, a Christie-esque English village, and a delightful grumpy-sunshine fake romance [make this] just the kind of traditional mystery to warm up your winter months!” —S.C. Perkins, Agatha Award-nominated author of the Ancestry Detective series
“A delicious mix of English village mystery and wartime espionage. The feisty Olive Bright and her racing pigeons offer a unique and refreshing take on Britain during the second world war, and Graves’s clever plotting plus the appealing cast of characters will delight readers—this is a don’t miss series.” —Erica Ruth Neubauer, author of Danger on the Atlantic
“The irrepressible Olive Bright is at it again in this clever, charming, and witty series addition. An ingenious plot, fascinating historical insights, and an element of romance make this book a pure delight. I enjoyed every minute, and I can’t wait to see what Olive, Jamie, and the heroic pigeons get up to next!” —Ashley Weaver, author of the Amory Ames Mysteries and the Electra McDonnell series
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