“Spellbinding...This portrait of sacrifice, bravery, and the unbreakable power of a community during WWII should win Graves new fans.”
— Publishers Weekly on A Courage Undimmed
“A charming portrayal of village life, romance, and sacrifice set against the horrors of war.”
— Kirkus Reviews on A Courage Undimmed
“Another fabulous entry in a stellar historical mystery series! Seriously, this one has it all--a smart and witty heroine, well-drawn characters, insightful history, intricate mysteries, and a swoon-worthy romance. If you haven't yet made the acquaintance of sleuth Olive Bright, you really must remedy that ASAP."
— Anna Lee Huber, USA Today bestselling author on A Courage Undimmed
“Graves brings the classic British village alive like a warm hug, then deftly blends it with the espionage and intrigue of WWII. The historical facts, engaging mystery, and the clever and charming Olive Bright put this series on my list of auto-buys!"
— Dianna Freeman, Agatha and Lefty award-winning author of The Countess of Harleigh mysteries on A Courage Undimmed
"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 on A Valiant Deceit
“A VALIANT DECEIT is a delicious mix of English village mystery and wartime espionage...this is a don’t miss series.”
— Erica Ruth Neubauer, Agatha Award winning author of the Jane Wunderly Mystery series
“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."
— Ashley Weaver, author of the Amory Ames Mysteries and the Electra McDonnell series on A Valiant Deceit
“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 on A Valiant Deceit
“This charming and exciting read is the perfect cozy mystery, with a brilliant heroine you’re sure to adore.”
— Apple Books on Olive Bright, Pigeoneer