Soon, Ellie and Major Ramsey are forced to put aside their differences to unmask the double agent, and stop Allied plans from falling into enemy hands. However, when they break into the house, they find the safe open and empty, and a German spy dead on the floor. But instead of arresting them, government official Major Ramsey has an offer: either Ellie agrees to help him break into a safe and retrieve blueprints crucial to the British war effort, or he turns her over to the police.Įllie doesn’t care for the major’s imperious manner, but she has no choice. All is going as planned-until the pair is caught red-handed. So when Uncle Mick receives a tip about a safe full of jewels in an empty house, he and Ellie can’t resist. Amazon Price New from Used from Kindle Edition 'Please retry' 14. Breaking into the homes of the rich and picking the locks on their safes may not be condoned by British law enforcement, but with World War II in full swing, Uncle Mick’s locksmith business just can’t pay the bills anymore. A Peculiar Combination: An Electra McDonnell Novel Hardcover by Ashley Weaver(Author) 4.5 out of 5 stars621 ratings Book 1 of 3: Electra McDonnell Series See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page.

“Filled with wry humor, tight suspense, and a delightful cast of characters.”-Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport mysteriesįIRST RULE: DON’T LOSE YOUR CONCENTRATION.Įlectra McDonnell and her family earn their living outside the law. 'Filled with wry humor, tight suspense, and a delightful cast of characters. The first in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, set in England during World War II, A Peculiar Combination is a delightful mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and the author's signature wit. The first in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, set in England during World War II, A Peculiar Combination is a delightful mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and the authors signature wit.

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