The Key to Deceit

Electra McDonnell Series, Book 2

By: Ashley Weaver

Narrated by: Alison Larkin

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

London, 1940. After years of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor—well, to themselves, anyway—Ellie McDonnell and her family have turned over a new leaf as they help the government’s war effort. It’s true that the straight-laced Major Ramsey didn’t give them much choice, but still, Ellie must admit she doesn’t miss breaking and entering as much as she might have thought. What she does miss is the challenge of unlocking an impossible code and the adrenaline rush that comes from being somewhere she shouldn’t.

So when Major Ramsey turns up unannounced with another job, she can’t say no. A woman’s body has been found floating in the Thames, with a bracelet locked onto her wrist and a cameo locket attached to it. It’s clear this woman was involved in espionage, but whose side was she on? Who was she reporting to? And who wanted her dead?

©2022 Ashley Weaver (P)2022 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Great characters

Great , gutsy female lead mystery, with other interesting characters…!!!! Storyline keeps evolving and delightfully moving along!

Simple, engaging, enjoyable!

This was a fantastic breather from nonfiction heaviness. Good plot. Fun dialogue w usual wry Brit style. Outstandingly performed by just one narrator. If you liked Mary Higgins Clark back in the day, you’ll love it.

I am loving this series!!!

I was glad to see that the 2 storylines are not wrapped up in a neat little bow in the second novel. We get a little closer to Ellie’s mother’s story, and a little more complicated with Felix and the Major, but now it’s on the Book 3!!

Wonderful story

Great story that swept me along and people I liked ,and was Abel to spend time with . There will be another book with the same people . That is exciting because I like the story and want to spend more time in the story. I waited a year for this book , looks like I may wait another year for the next book .

Narrator not a great fit

Narrator sounds much older than the 24 year old Ellie. Book one describes Ellie as being able to fit in at a society event so the narrator’s lower class accent also feels out of place for the character.

Love this series

Great listen both in story and narration, I am enjoying this series and recommend it,

Adore this series!

This is such a charming WWII series with a great hook. Weaver's writing gives Ellie undeniable charm on the page, which translates perfectly to audio. (I read the equally fun first book.) The narrator is fantastic too, even if I do agree she might sound a bit older than Ellie's 24 years. She exudes the right charm, though, and I thoroughly enjoyed the listen!

Great gift

I was gifted h this series but a friend. I’m totally hooked. I’ll be reading everything Ashley writes.

Could not put it down!

Ashley Weaver is a master storyteller. Both of the books in the series are so cleverly written. I can’t get enough of her books. And the narrator did a superb job. Her inflections and voices were so perfectly suited for this reading. Kudos to them both!! I highly recommend adding this to your collection.

As good as the first one!

Ellie McDonnell and the major, with help from Ellie's safecracking family, and her sometimes beau, Felix, once again take a stand against a German spy ring who are passing rolls of film showing key bombing targets. It's a long orocrss and the bombshell begin to fall on London.
An exciting story with intrigue and a touch of romance.
I highly recommend it.