Lady Kiera Darby has just returned to her childhood home and
reunited with her brother, when a body is found shot to
death at an old Abbey. More shocking than that, a skeleton
has been stolen from one of the graves. Kiera knows aiding
another investigation could ruin her reputation even
further, but her knowledge of anatomy could help solve the
case. Now it's up to Kiera and Sebastian Gage, the handsome
inquiry agent, to solve the case before another victim is
killed.
Anne Lee Huber has written another dark mystery with
secrets, sabotage, and just a hint of romance. Kiera is a
wonderful heroine. She's independent, strong willed, and
fiercely protective of her family. She is also aware of her
vulnerabilities and insecurities, and isn't afraid to ask
for help. These qualities make her likable and relatable.
Along with Kiera, the reader will finally get a glimpse into
Sebastian Gage's past and will like him even more for it.
Gage is the arrogant, handsome detective he's always been,
but he shows a gentler, kinder side in A GRAVE MATTER.
The Scottish border is a great setting for A GRAVE MATTER.
The ancient Abbey is a gloomy and eerie location, perfect
for the beginning of a body snatching mystery. Some of the
villains in this story are comical and dim witted, while
others are dangerous and sinister. The secondary characters
are charming and interesting, as are the local Scottish
customs Huber sprinkles throughout. The plot moves along
quickly and excitement and secrets keep the reader guessing.
A GRAVE MATTER is a morbid mystery readers will not want to
put down.
Scotland, 1830. Following the death of her dear friend, Lady
Kiera Darby is in need of a safe haven. Returning to her
childhood home, Kiera hopes her beloved brother Trevor and
the merriment of the Hogmanay Ball will distract her. But
when a caretaker is murdered and a grave is disturbed at
nearby Dryburgh Abbey, Kiera is once more thrust into the
cold grasp of death.
While Kiera knows that aiding in another inquiry will only
further tarnish her reputation, her knowledge of anatomy
could make the difference in solving the case. But agreeing
to investigate means Kiera must deal with the complicated
emotions aroused in her by inquiry agent Sebastian Gage.
When Gage arrives, he reveals that the incident at the Abbey
was not the first—some fiend is digging up old bones and
holding them for ransom. Now Kiera and Gage must catch the
grave robber and put the case to rest…before another victim
winds up six feet under.