A Darker Reality (Elena Standish Book 3)
(Autor) Anne PerryThe third novel in Anne Perry's breathtakingly tense and exciting spy thriller series, featuring young British photographer and secret agent Elena Standish, set in the 1930s when the world was a place of increasing fear and uncertainty... Spring, 1934. With the threat of war looming, political tensions begin to rise... Elena Standish, a young English photographer who works for British Intelligence, is visiting her grandparents' home in Washington DC when tragedy strikes. A lavish party is held to mark her grandparents' sixtieth wedding anniversary and Elena takes pride in capturing the event on camera, but when the beautiful wife of a renowned scientist is found murdered in the driveway, allegedly run over by Elena's grandfather's car, Elena's world is turned upside down. Arrested on suspicion of murder, Wyatt Baylor protests his innocence, claiming he has enemies who are trying to frame him. But who are these enemies and how can Elena defend a man she barely knows? Turning to secret agent James Allenby for help, Elena must uncover the truth behind the events of that fateful night. But can she trust Allenby or her family and is she willing to risk everything in her pursuit of the truth?
Anne Perry
Anne Perry is a British author known for her historical detective fiction novels. She is best known for her William Monk and Thomas Pitt series, which are set in Victorian England and explore themes of social issues, morality, and justice. Perry's writing style is characterized by vivid historical detail, complex characters, and intricate plots.
Perry's contributions to literature include revitalizing the historical detective genre and bringing attention to important social issues through her storytelling. Her most famous work is probably "The Face of a Stranger," the first novel in the William Monk series, which introduced readers to her compelling characters and masterful storytelling.
Overall, Anne Perry's impact on the historical detective genre and her ability to engage readers with thought-provoking themes make her a significant figure in literature.
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