ALH Anna Lee Huber - USA Today Bestselling Author

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Enter to win 1 of 10 copies of A Deceptive Composition, Lady Darby Book 12, my publisher has up for grabs on Goodreads. (Ends 5/19/24.)




Enter to win 1 of 50 copies of Sisters of Fortune my publisher is giving away on Goodreads. (4/17-5/1/2024)




If you missed my chat about Sisters of Fortune with Between the Chapters Book Club, you can now watch the replay here




Enter to win a Titanic-Themed Prize Pack from Kensington Publishing. (Ends 3/31/24.)




Enter to win 1 of 100 copies of Sisters of Fortune my publisher is giving away on Goodreads thru 3/25/24.




Enter to win a Women's History Month prize pack from Kensington Publishing and The Moody Bookworm, including a copy of Sisters of Fortune. Ends 3/31/24.




Sisters of Fortune is Between the Chapters Book Club's March Pick!




Watch the replay of my book chat about Sisters of Fortune with the fabulous Jayne Ann Krentz.




Many thanks to the History, Books & Wine Podcast for interviewing me about Sisters of Fortune! You can listen wherever you download your favorite podcasts or at this link




Don't miss this month's adult Once Upon a Book Club box!




Many thanks to John Charles for interviewing me about Sisters of Fortune for The Poisoned Pen podcast.




Enter to win 1 of 100 copies of Sisters of Fortune my publisher has up for grabs on Goodreads thru 2/15/24.




Enter to win 1 of 25 copies of Sisters of Fortune my publisher has up for grabs on Goodreads thru 1/10/24. 




Enter to win 1 of 100 copies of Sisters of Fortune up for grabs from my publisher Kensington thru 12/31/23. (US and Canada only.)




Enter to win 1 of 100 copies of Sisters of Fortune my publisher has up for grabs on Goodreads from Dec 3-17. 




Enter to win 1 of 8 advanced reading copies of Sisters of Fortune: A Novel of the Titanic from 11/20-27. 




Many thanks to Bianca with Book Notions for interviewing me about my upcoming books for her blog. 




Many thanks to all of my readers for helping to make A FATAL ILLUSION a USA Today Bestseller!




If you missed today's virtual event with The Poisoned Pen, you can still catch the replay on Facebook or YouTube.




Read my article 14 Tips for Writing Captivating Historical Mysteries on Writer's Digest.




Listen to my interview with the New Books Network podcast.




Enter to win a Kindle ebook of A FATAL ILLUSION on Goodreads (6/9/23-6/19/23. US only.) 




Enter to win a copy of all eleven books in the Lady Darby Mystery series, including the latest - A Fatal Illusion - through 5/21/23. (Sweepstakes run by Penguin Random House. US only.)




Enter to win A FATAL ILLUSION at Goodreads (thru 5/21/23).




Enter to win the Lady Sleuth Sweepstakes thru 4/30/23.




My audiobook publisher is running a preorder promotion for the audiobook of A FATAL ILLUSION thru 6/29/23.




Enter to win a haul of historical mysteries from Berkley Publishing, including A FATAL ILLUSION, Lady Darby Book 11. Ends 3/27/23. 




As of 11/6/22, I have now been a published author for 10 years! Many thanks to all of you who have supported me on this amazing journey. 




If you missed my virtual event with Jennifer Ashley, Amanda Flower, Andrea Penrose, & the Poisoned Pen on 9/21/22, you can catch the replay via PP's podcast




Enter to win 1 of 25 copies of A Certain Darkness my publisher has up for grabs on Goodreads.




Which Verity Kent Mystery character are you? Take this fun quiz to find out. 




Enter to win 5 fabulous historical mysteries, including A Certain Darkness, between 9/22-9/27/22. US only.




If you missed my event with Amanda Flower and Barbara's Bookstore on 9/6/22, you can catch the replay here




If you missed my event with Susanna Kearsley and High Point Public Library on 9/2/22, you can catch the replay here.




You can check out the replay of my event with Mystery to Me on 8/31/22 here.




I've accepted an offer from my publisher to write two more Lady Darby Mysteries, Books 12 & 13, releasing in 2024 & 2025.




The History and Inspiration behind A Certain Darkness.




Enter to win 5 fabulous books, including A CERTAIN DARKNESS, in the Kensington Historical Mystery Summer Giveaway. Ends 8/9/22. US only. 




THiS SIDE OF MURDER is an August Hoopla Bonus Borrow. 




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 9 advanced reading copies of A CERTAIN DARKNESS, Verity Kent Book 6, thru 7/8/22. 




Enter to win 1 of 100 copies of A CERTAIN DARKNESS, Verity Kent Book 6, my publisher has up for grabs on Goodreads thru 7/1/22.




Enter to win 1 of 100 copies of A CERTAIN DARKNESS, Verity Kent Book 6, my publisher has up for grabs on Goodreads thru 5/29/22.




Watch the replay of my virtual event with Amanda Quick, Victoria Thompson, and Murder by the Book (Houston, TX) on 5/6/22.




Watch the replay of the Historical Mystery panel at the 2022 Virtual Ohioana Book Fest.




Many thanks to everyone who helped to make A PERILOUS PERSPECTIVE a USA Today Bestseller! 




Watch the replay of my virtual event with A.M. Stuart and The Poisoned Pen on 4/26/22.




Watch the replay of my virtual event with High Point Public Library on 4/28/22.




Enter to win 8 fabulous books in the Must Read Books of April Giveaway, including A Perilous Perspective. Ends 4/8/22. 




Enter for a chance to win 5 gripping mysteries, including A Perilous Perspective, in the Armchair Sleuth Giveaway. Ends 3/31/22.




If you missed my Author Chat on 3/24/22 with Susan Elia MacNeal, Rachel McMillan, and Ashley Weaver, you can catch the replay here




I'm proud to announce that I've joined Kensington Publishing for an Online Auction where all the proceeds will benefit relief efforts for Ukraine. Bidding ends at 9pm EST on 3/24/22. 




Watch the replay of the virtual event celebrating the final month of the Lady Darby Read-Along and Book 9, A Wicked Conceit. 




If you missed my virtual event with Rachel McMillan and The Ripped Bodice on 3/15/22, you can catch the replay here




Enter to win 1 of 10 copies of A PERILOUS PERSPECTIVE, Lady Darby Book 10, up for grabs from my publisher over on Goodreads




Enter the Glitz, Glamour, & Murder Sweepstakes for your chance to win 6 fabulous historical mysteries from Penguin Random House, including A PERILOUS PERSPECTIVE, thru 2/28/2022.




Watch the replay of the virtual event celebrating the end of Month 10 of the Lady Darby Read-Along and Book 8, A Stroke of Malice. 




Enter to win 1 of 10 copies of THE ANATOMIST'S WIFE up for grab on my Facebook and Instagram pages thru 2/13/22. Sorry, US only. 




Enter to win 8 amazing books from Penguin Random House, including A Perilous Perspective, Lady Darby Book 10. Ends 1/31/22. Sorry, US only. 

 




 

Watch the replay of the virtual event celebrating the end of Month 9 of the Lady Darby Read-Along and Book 7, An Artless Demise.




Watch the replay of the virtual event celebrating the end of Month 8 of the Lady Darby Read-Along and Book 6, A Brush with Shadows.




If you missed my Author Chat with Sherry Thomas, you can watch it here




Watch the replay of the virtual event celebrating the end of Months 6 & 7 of the Lady Darby Read-Along, and The Deadly Hours novella and Book 5--As Death Draws Near.




If you would like autographed bookplates for yourself or for holiday gifts, please contact me for more info. 




If you missed my Author Chat with Susanna Kearsley, you can watch it here




If you missed the Between the Chapters Historical Mystery Panel on 9/27/21 with me, Alyssa Maxwell, & Andrea Penrose, you can watch the replay here




If you missed my Author Chat with Alyssa Maxwell & Clara McKenna, you can watch it here




Watch the replay of the virtual event celebrating the end of Month 5 of the Lady Darby Read-Along and the novella 4.5, A Pressing Engagement.




If you missed my virtual event on 9/9/21 with Erica Ruth Neubauer and Boswell Book Company, you can watch the replay here.




If you missed my virtual event on 9/8/21 with Clara McKenna & Barbara's Bookstore, you can watch the replay here




Read the article I wrote for CrimeReads about my research into WWI spy games. 




If you missed last night's event with Alyssa Maxwell and Murder by the Book, you can watch the replay here




Read the first chapter of MURDER MOST FAIR and enter to win the entire Verity Kent series plus a stock of Yorkshire tea over at Willow & Thatch thru 9/6/21. 




If you missed my Author Chat with Patricia Sargeant/Olivia Matthews, you can watch it here




Many thanks to Robin at Aunt Agatha's for her lovely review of Murder Most Fair!




Watch the replay of the Virtual Event celebrating the end of Month 4 of the Lady Darby Read-Along and Book 4, A Study in Death. 




If you missed my Author Chat with Susan Elia MacNeal, Rachel McMillan, & Ashley Weaver, you can watch it here.




Watch the replay of the Virtual Event celebrating the end of Month 3 of the Lady Darby Read-Along and Book 3, A GRAVE MATTER.




For US readers, the ebook of A PRETTY DECEIT is on sale for $1.99 across all ebook platforms for a limited time. (Posted 6/30/21)




Giveaway! My publisher is giving away 100 copies of MURDER MOST FAIR on Goodreads thru 7/11/21. 




If you missed my Author Chat with Connie Berry & Marty Wingate, you can catch the replay here




Watch the replay of the Virtual Event celebrating the end of Month 2 of the Lady Darby Read-Along and Book 2, Mortal Arts.




For US readers, the ebook of PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS is on sale for $1.99 across all ebook platforms for a limited time. (Posted 6/1/21)




If you missed my Author Chat with Amanda Flower and Julie Anne Lindsey, you can catch it on my YouTube channel in replay. 




Watch the replay of the Virtual Event celebrating the end of Month 1 of the Lady Darby Read-Along and Book 1, The Anatomist's Wife. 




You can check out my interview with Professor Buzzkill's History Podcast about the history and research behind my Verity Kent Mystery series at this link or on your favorite podcast streaming app. 




If you missed my 5/5/21 Facebook Live Event with Christina Dodd, Jayne Ann Krentz, and Victoria Thompson, you can still watch it in replay




Watch the 2021 Ohioana Book Festival Historical Mystery panel with me, Nancy Herriman, Jess Montgomery, and Connie Berry (moderator). 




Enter to win a copy of A WICKED CONCEIT, as well as nine other fabulous books by authors represented by my agent in the Lyonesses Giveaway thru 4/30/21.




Watch the replay of my author chat with Jayne Ann Krentz here




If you missed my Author Chat with fellow authors Rachel McMillan and Ashley Weaver, you can catch the video on my YouTube channel. 




Many thanks to Frolic for including the Lady Darby Mysteries on their list of 10 Historical Series I Would Love to See Adapted. 




Join the Lady Darby Mysteries Read-Along




A WICKED CONCEIT is a USA Today Bestseller (4/14/21)! Thank you to all my readers for making this possible. 




You can listen to my interview with Sarah Wendell at Smart Podcast Trashy Books here or on your favorite podcast app. 




If you missed the virtual event on 4/8/21 with Carmel Clay Public Library, you can watch it in replay. (And yes, those are my hooligans you can hear in the background at the beginning.)




If you missed the virtual event on 4/7/21 with C.S. Harris and The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, you can catch it in replay




Read my Author Spotlight with Writer's Digest - On Escapism and Historical Fiction. 




If you missed the virtual event on 4/6/21 with Murder by the Book and Tessa Arlen, you can catch it here




If you're interested in hearing about writing about Cholera in the time of COVID-19, and the challenges involved, check out my article at BookPage




Did you miss the A Wicked Conceit Pre-Release Party? You can watch the replay and hear the exclusive excerpts, behind-the-scenes info, and answers to readers' questions. 




Check out a map of all of the places mentioned in the Lady Darby series on the Extras page or directly on Google Maps




Want to check out some Behind-the-Scenes pictures of the fashions and history behind A WICKED CONCEIT? Visit the Pre-Release Party event page to view them all.  




Are you a Cozy and/or Historical Mystery fan? Check out Kensington's Cozy Club. You could earn advanced copies of books from some of your favorite authors. 




Giveaway! Enter to win 10 must-read historical fiction books from Berkley Publishing, including A WICKED CONCEIT. Ends 3/5/21. (Sorry, US only.) 




It was lovely to be featured in my local newspaper, the Journal Gazette, this morning (2/14/21). 




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 10 copies of A WICKED CONCEIT up for grabs over on Goodreads. Ends 3/9/21.




Giveaway! Enter to win one of two $50 Barnes & Nobles gift cards from the Mysterious Four (Jayne Ann Krentz, Christina Dodd, Victoria Thompson, and Anna). Ends 2/17/21.




 Many thanks to Kirkus for their review of A WICKED CONCEIT.




Many thanks to Publishers Weekly for their review of A WICKED CONCEIT.




Giveaway! Enter to win a digital advanced copy of A WICKED CONCEIT, Lady Darby Book 9, through 1/14. 15 winners will be chosen at random. Cheers!




MURDER MOST FAIR, Verity Kent Book 5, will release on Aug 31, 2021, and is available for preorder wherever books are sold. 




A WICKED CONCEIT, Lady Darby Book 9, will release on April 6, 2021, and is available for preorder wherever books are sold.




Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win five of Berkley Publishing's hottest upcoming historical romances, including A WICKED CONCEIT, thru 12/18. (Sorry, US only.)




Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a digital book bundle of historical mysteries from Penguin Random House. Ends 12/10/20. Sorry, US only. 




Enter to win the A Very Merry British Mystery Stocking Stuffer Giveaway. Ends 11/24/20. 




If you would like an ALH autographed bookplate for yourself or a friend, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Anna's PO box, along with the quantity requested and any dedication desired. Message admin for PO Box address.




Gratitude Giveaway! Nominate someone who has helped you or others, and they and you will be entered to win an autographed copy of A PRETTY DECEIT plus other goodies. Ends 11/11/20.




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 20 bookplate autographed copies (by all 4 authors!) of THE DEADLY HOURS thru 10/30/20.




Read about Five Fascinating Historcal Facts about A PRETTY DECEIT.  




Watch the replay of my event with Alyssa Maxwell and The Poisoned Pen Bookstore (Scottsdale, AZ) on 10/10/20 or listen to the podcast.   




Read about the Historical Inspiration Behind the Verity Kent Mysteries. 




Want to explore Verity's world? You can now explore all the locations mentioned in the books on the Verity Kent Mystery Series Map. Map is also embedded on the Extras page. 




Watch the replay of my event with Murder by the Book (Houston, TX) on 10/5/20.




Learn how ancient ruins inspired me and the plot of A PRETTY DECEIT in this article for CrimeReads.




Much thanks to Murder & Mayhem for their article "10 Captivating Mysteries by Anna Lee Huber!"




Watch the replay of my event with Mystery to Me Bookstore (Madison, WI) on 9/30/20. 




Want to go behind-the-scenes of A PRETTY DECEIT? Check out the info and pics on my blog




I'm absolutely thrilled by Criminal Element's review of A PRETTY DECEIT. 




Due to some technical issues with the book production. the release date for A PRETTY DECEIT, Verity Kent Book 4, has been delayed for a week to October 6th. Thank you for your grace and understanding. 




Watch the video replay of THE DEADLY HOURS virtual event with Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore on 9/16/20.




Watch the video replay of THE DEADLY HOURS virtual event with the Carmel Clay Public Library on 9/15/20.




Visit Willow & Thatch for a sneak peek at the first chapter of A PRETTY DECEIT, and enter for a chance to win all four Verity Kent novels and a Harney & Sons tea set. Giveaway ends 9/30/20. (Sorry, US only.)




Watch the video replay of THE DEADLY HOURS virtual event with Murder by the Book on 9/11/20.




Watch the video replay of my 9/10/20 FB Live chat with Ashley Weaver & Rachel McMillan.




Watch the video replay of THE DEADLY HOURS virtual event with High Point Public Library (9/3/20).




For a limited time, the ebook of PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS, Verity Kent Book 3, is on sale for $1.99 at all retailers.




An interview with the four authors of THE DEADLY HOURS for Fresh Fiction




Watch the video replay of THE DEADLY HOURS Pre-Launch Event with The Poisoned Pen (8/29/20). Or check out the podcast here or here




Don't miss the virtual Ohioana Book Festival this weekend. So many great panels and great authors. And be sure to check out the mystery panel I was honored to be a part of - In the Footsteps of Nancy Drew - premiering at 7pm on 8/28. Autographed books available from The Book Loft




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 10 copies of THE DEADLY HOURS thru 8/24.




Check out all the fabulous Virtual Events coming up for the launch of THE DEADLY HOURS, as well as a Preorder-Special Gift with Purchase offer. (While supplies last.)  




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 12 advanced digital copies of A PRETTY DECEIT thru 8/14.




Giveaway! My publisher has 100 Kindle ebook copies of A PRETTY DECEIT, Verity Kent Book 4, up for grabs on Goodreads thru 8/21. (Sorry, US only.)




Giveaway! Our publisher has 50 copies of THE DEADLY HOURS up for grabs over on Goodreads thru 8/3. Sorry, US only.




A STROKE OF MALICE has been chosen as one of Ashley Brooke Book Club's Summer Reading Picks.  




The Lady Darby Mysteries were included in BookPage's 17 historical mystery series to fill your summer TBR list.




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 3 advanced copies of THE DEADLY HOURS thru 7/17/20 at 11:59p ET. US & Canada only.




The 2020 Ohioana Book Festival is going Virtual. More info soon to follow. 




You can now preorder A PRETTY DECEIT, Verity Kent Book 4, wherever books are sold. (Releases 9/29/20.)




You can now preorder THE DEADLY HOURS wherever books are sold. (Releases 9/1/20.)




Authors - Pledge to donate your books to the Porterville City Library after their catastrophic fire. 




"Details of dress and decor add interest to this eighth in the Lady Darby series, which furthers the loving relationship between Kiera and Gage. A romantic mystery and a rich period piece." Read Booklist's full review of A STROKE OF MALICE.




"Huber continues to deliver intriguing whodunits...this may be the best book of the series so far!" AAR names A STROKE OF MALICE a Dessert Isle Keeper.




"Huber once again provides an engaging mystery surrounded by all the gratifying historical details that any historical Anglophile craves." Read Fresh Fiction's full review of A STROKE OF MALICE.




"In a break-glass-for-emergency-comfort-read scenario, this book fits the bill." Read SBTB's full review of A STROKE OF MALICE. 




"Can you tell us how the Lady Darby books were birthed? Lady Darby actually began as a voice inside my head." Many thanks to Simply Susan for interviewing me for her blog! 




"Tell readers a little about that tradition--a very weird and elaborate one, I might add!--and why you chose it as the occasion for this book. Haha! I’ve wanted to set a book during a Twelfth Night Party for years." Many thanks to Suzanne at Society Nineteen for interviewing me about A STROKE OF MALICE!




I'm blushing and beaming at this great review of A STROKE OF MALICE from Criminal Element.




The Ohioana Book Fest and the Malice Domestic Mystery Convention have been postponed until a later date. I will post an update later this year when the new dates are announced and I know whether I will still be attending. 




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 50 copies of A STROKE OF MALICE up for grabs from my publisher over on Goodreads thru 4/3/20.




Giveaway! Enter to win an advance copy of A STROKE OF MALICE from my publisher thru 2/15/20. 




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 5 advanced copies of A STROKE OF MALICE, Lady Darby Book 8, thru 2/3/20.




Giveaway! Enter to win 5 fabulous historical mysteries from Berkley Publishing, including A STROKE OF MALICE, thru 1/20/20.




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 25 advanced copies of A STROKE OF MALICE, Lady Darby Book 8, up for grabs from my publisher through Goodreads. Ends 1/15/20. 




Giveaway! Enter to win the audiobooks of the entire Verity Kent series and the entire Anna Blanc series by Jennifer Kincheloe from 12/9 - 12/13/19.




#Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win an epic stack of books from Berkley Publishing, including an advanced copy of A STROKE OF MALICE, Lady Darby Book 8, in the A Gift for Every Reader Sweepstakes.




Giveaway! My publisher has 30 copies of PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS up for grabs on Goodreads thru 12/9/19.




Congratulations to Rachelle W - the winner of the Noble-Huber Giveaway!




Giveaway! Enter to win TELL ME NO LIES by Shelley Noble and PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS from 11/11 thru 11/15/19.




Congratulations to Danielle W - the winner of the Arlen-Huber Giveaway!




Absolutely thrilled to discover PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS not only received a starred review from Library Journal, but is also a Pick of the Month!




Thrilled to be included in CrimeRead's list of 10 Novels You Should Read in November!




Absolutely ecstatic about this review of PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS from Criminal Element




Giveaway! Enter to win POPPY REDFERN AND THE MIDNIGHT MURDERS by Tessa Arlen and PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS from 11/4 thru 11/8/2019.




I had so much fun answering the questions for this interview with Mystery Scene Magazine. Much thanks to Robin Agnew for interviewing me!




Congratulations to Bonnie K - the winner of the Thomas-Huber Giveaway!




Giveaway! Enter to win THE ART OF THEFT by Sherry Thomas and PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS from 10/14 thru 10/18/2019. 




Congratulations to Tiffany K - the winner of the Penrose-Huber Giveaway!




Much thanks to Christine L Henderson for interviewing me for her blog on writing and publishing - Let's Write! If you're an aspiring writer, or simply curious, be sure to check out her blog.




Giveaway! Enter to win MURDER AT KENSINGTON PLACE by Andrea Penrose and PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS from 10/7-10/11/19. 




Congratulations to Amy B - the winner of the Weaver-Huber Giveaway! A notification email has been sent to the email address you provided. Please respond to claim your prize.




Much thanks to the ladies at It Was a Dark & Stormy Book Club for interviewing me about PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS for their podcast! (Click on their name to listen.)




Giveaway! Enter to win A DANGEROUS ENGAGEMENT by Ashley Weaver and PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS from 9/30 thru 10/4/19. 




Much thanks to Publishers Weekly for their review of PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS! 




Giveaway! My publisher has another 25 copies of PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS up for grabs over at Goodreads thru 9/6/19. (Sorry, US only.)




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 25 copies of PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS from my publisher over at Goodreads thru 8/29/19. (Sorry, US only.)




I'm thrilled to share that I've accepted an offer to write three more Lady Darby Mysteries for my current publisher! This means there will be more Lady Darby at least through 2023. Books 9-11 will release in the springs of 2021-2023. Cheers!




Much thanks to Read it Forward for including AN ARTLESS DEMISE in this list of Books About Women Reclaiming Their Power!




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 8 advanced reading copies of PENNY FOR YOUR SECRETS, Verity Kent Book 3, thru 7/10/19.




I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS is a finalist for the 2019 Daphne Awards in the Historical Romantic Mystery/Suspense category!




I'm positively chuffed to have my Lady Darby series mentioned in this Washington Post article for genre-bending romance series perfect for binge-reading season.




You can check out all the Press and Promotional Coverage for AN ARTLESS DEMISE, including interviews, essays, and reviews, here




Much thanks to Aunt Agatha's and Fresh Fiction for their reviews of AN ARTLESS DEMISE!




Curious what sources I've used in my research? Check out partial lists of the books I've read, organized by series, on Goodreads: Lady Darby; Verity Kent; and Gothic Myths.




With heavy hearts, our family is mourning the loss of my sister-in-law, Carmen, who was killed during the AL tornadoes.




Enter to win 1 of 15 advanced copies of AN ARTLESS DEMISE from Penguin Random House thru 2/15/19.




Enter to win 5 historical mystery novels from Penguin Random House, including AN ARTLESS DEMISE, thru 2/14.




AN ARTLESS DEMISE received a wonderful review from Kirkus. "Based on a true story, thick with period ambience woven into a knotty mystery. Just the right read for a foggy night."




Enter to win 1 of 15 copies of AN ARTLESS DEMISE up for grabs at Goodreads thru 1/28.




Sold! Anna Lee Huber's fourth book in the VERITY KENT MYSTERY series, in which a former British Secret Service agent struggles to outwit a new nemesis intent on sowing discord in the face of Ireland's rebellion and Britain's economic turmoil following the Great War, to Wendy McCurdy at Kensington, in a very nice deal, in a three-book deal, by Kevan Lyon.




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 3 audiobooks of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT thru 1/16/19. Update: Much thanks to all who entered! The winners have been selected and notified via email.




Giveaway! Enter to win 1 of 12 advanced copies of AN ARTLESS DEMISE, Lady Darby Book 7, thru 12/15/18. Update: Much thanks to all who entered! The winners have been selected and notified via email.




Much thanks to Jenny Wheeler for interviewing me for The Joys of Binge Reading podcast!




Much thanks to Julia Meek for interviewing me on our local NPR station, WBOI.




Lost, but not forgotten. An article I wrote for BookPage in honor of the 100 year anniversary of the armistice ending WWI. 




Much thanks to the Historical Novel Society for their review of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT!




Are you on Twitter? Then you can play along with Kensington Publishing's TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT Trivia at hashtag #VerityTrivia from 11/5-14. There will be flash giveaways and more. Or you can check out all the Fact of Fiction statements now. Answers will be posted following 11/14. 




Want to learn more about my research for TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT? Check out these blog posts on Women and the British Secret Service, Seances and the Great War, and La Dame Blanche.




Enter to win 1 of 35 copies of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT my publisher has up for grabs over on Goodreads thru 10/24. 




An article on why the Verity Kent Mysteries should be adapted into a period drama over on Willow and Thatch.




Love this review of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT over at Criminal Element.




CrimeReads asked me about my recommendations for the best Women Spies in Historical Crime Fiction.




So pleased to see my article 8 Reasons to Watch BBC's Restless over at Willow & Thatch.




Publishers Weekly interviewed me about TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT. 




Enter to win 1 of 5 autographed copies of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT, Verity Kent Book 2, through September 3, 2018. Update: Much thanks to all who entered! The winners have been selected and notified via email.




Another great review of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT from Publishers Weekly: “[A] splendid sequel…Huber combines intricate puzzles with affecting human drama.”




Enter to win 1 of 10 copies of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT, Verity Kent Book 2, over at Goodreads through Aug 16, 2018.




The audiobook rights for Lady Darby Book 7 (AN ARTLESS DEMISE) and Book 8 have been sold. I'll have information about release dates later this year.




Enter to win 1 of 25 copies of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT, Verity Kent Book 2, my publisher has up for grabs on Goodreads through Aug 8, 2018. 




Enter to win 1 of 3 Large Print Editions of THIS SIDE OF MURDER, Verity Kent Book 1, through August 6, 2018. Update: Much thanks to all who entered! The winners have been selected and notified via email. 




THIS SIDE OF MURDER won the 2018 Daphne Award for Historical Romantic Mystery/Suspense! I'm absolutely thrilled!




USA Today's Happy Ever After Blog is revealing the cover of AN ARTLESS DEMISE, Lady Darby Book 7. Or you can now view it on my blog.




Enter to win 1 of 10 copies of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT at Goodreads thru July 13th, 2018.




Kirkus gave TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT a great review. "A thrilling mystery that supplies its gutsy heroine with plenty of angst-ridden romance."




Enter to win 1 of 3 Audiobooks of THIS SIDE OF MURDER, Verity Kent Book 1, through July 5th, 2018. UPDATE: Much thanks to all who entered! Winners have been selected and notified via email.




THIS SIDE OF MURDER is a Daphne Award Finalist!




Enter to win 1 of 10 autographed advanced reading copies of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT, Verity Kent Book 2 through May 29th, 2018. Update: MUCH THANKS to all who entered! Winners have been selected and notified by email. 




You can now find me on Instagram and BookBub.




I'm thrilled to be included on Goodreads Blog in their list of 20 Big Mysteries & Thrillers of Spring.




My article in the Strand Magazine on the Top 10 Most Mysterious Settings in Britain.




 A Conversation with Anna Lee Huber on A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS courtesy of the Mystery Tribune.




Enter to win 1 of 5 copies of A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS offered up by my publisher over on Goodreads thru 3/27.  




Enter to win 3 historical mysteries from my publisher, including A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS, and the latest from CS Harris and Victoria Thompson. (thru 3/12)




The ebook of THE ANATOMIST'S WIFE, Lady Darby Book 1 is on sale for a limited time at all major retailers. Just $1.99! If you've been waiting to give Lady Darby a try, now is the time to snap it up. 




My publisher is giving away 5 copies of A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS, Lady Darby Book 6, on Goodreads thru 2/21. 




My publisher is giving away 10 copies of THE ANATOMIST'S WIFE, Lady Darby Book 1 over on Goodreads. Enter through 2/21/18. 




My publisher is giving away 5 copies of A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS, Lady Darby Book 6 on Goodreads through Jan 24th.




I'm so happy to share the cover of TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT, Verity Kent Book 2. (Out Sep 25, 2018.)




Much thanks to Kirkus for their review of A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS! 




My publisher is giving away 10 copies of THE ANATOMIST'S WIFE over on Goodreads.Enter through Dec 22nd. 




My publisher is giving away 5 copies of A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS, Lady Darby Book 6, over on Goodreads. Enter through Dec 20th to snag an early copy.




Congratulations to Wendy Arndt and Rhonda Combs on being randomly selected to win advanced copies of A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS in my Newsletter Giveaway! Many thanks to all who entered! Stay tuned for more giveaways to come. And if you aren't yet subscribed to my newsletter, please enter your information in the form above to get signed up. 




In anticipation of the release of A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS, Lady Darby Book 6, my publisher will be running a series of Giveaways over on Goodreads. Click over now to enter to win THE ANATOMIST'S WIFE, MORTAL ARTS, A GRAVE MATTER, A STUDY IN DEATH, and/or AS DEATH DRAWS NEAR. This is your chance to catch up, start anew, or share the series with a friend. Giveaways run through 11/22/17. And stay tuned for more Giveaways to come.




I've got advanced copies of A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS, Lady Darby Book 6, and I'm running a few giveaways. This is your chance to snag a copy early. Enter on my Facebook page 10/30-31, and/or sign up for my newsletter and be on the lookout for my November issue. There will be instructions on how to enter a giveaway exclusively for my newsletter subscribers. Best of luck! The book releases everywhere March 6th. 




Fingers crossed! The issues at Amazon have finally been resolved. THIS SIDE OF MURDER is in stock. 




My apologies. There may be a slower than normal response time to emails and messages for the next few weeks as I travel for the latest book release and hunker down to meet my next deadline. But I will respond to all queries as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.




Read A Day in the Life of Verity Kent over on Dru's Book Musings. (Specifically, the morning 3 days before the start of THIS SIDE OF MURDER.)




Just for fun I've posted recipes for some fun period-appropriate cocktails/mocktails to sip while joining me for the Online Release Party 9/26 or while kicking back to read THIS SIDE OF MURDER. 




Check out the gorgeous cover for Lady Darby Book 6 - A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS (Out 3/6/18).




Another great review for THIS SIDE OF MURDER! “The new Verity Kent Mystery series is rich in detail without being overwhelming and is abundant with murder, mystery, and a bit of romance. The plot is fast-moving with twists and turns aplenty. Huber knows what it takes to write a great mystery.”– RT Book Reviews




I will have 10 advanced copies of THIS SIDE OF MURDER from my publisher with me at Kerrytown BookFest. They will go first come-first served, one per person, to those who purchase another one of my books from Aunt Agatha's Bookstore that day at the bookfest. Cheers!




My publisher has 15 more copies of THIS SIDE OF MURDER up for grabs in a giveaway over on Goodreads through Aug 16th. 




THIS SIDE OF MURDER received a lovely review from Publishers Weekly“Engrossing…Evocative historical details complement the well-drawn characters.  The intricate plot builds to a surprising conclusion.” Cheers!




You can now follow me on BookBub.




I will be celebrating the release of THIS SIDE OF MURDER and signing books at the Barnes & Noble - Glenbrook Square in Fort Wayne, IN on September 28th starting at 7pm. 




My publisher is running a second Goodreads Giveaway of THIS SIDE OF MURDER. 25 copies are up for grabs through Aug 3rd.  




I'm pleased to announce I will be appearing at the Michigan City Public Library as part of their Writing Out Loud program on October 14th.




And A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS, Lady Darby Book 6 is off to my publisher. Next up, I'll be finishing my story for THE JACOBITE'S WATCH Anthology (more Lady Darby!), and diving into research for Verity Kent Book 2, TREACHEROUS IS THE NIGHT. 




Giveaway! My publisher has 5 advanced copies of THIS SIDE OF MURDER, Verity Kent Book 1 up for grabs on Goodreads through 7/21/17.




I'm thrilled to share that I've accepted an offer to write 2 more Lady Darby books with my current publisher. Book 7 is slated for release in Mar 2019 and Book 8 in Mar 2020.




Meet Verity Kent! Read the 1st Chapter of THIS SIDE OF MURDER. 




Congrats to newsletter subscribers Barbara B and Jamison L, who have both won an advanced reading copy of THIS SIDE OF MURDER! 




The audiobook rights for A BRUSH WITH SHADOWS, Lady Darby Book 6 have sold!




The audiobook rights for the Verity Kent series have sold!




I'm revealing the cover of my upcoming September release - THIS SIDE OF MURDER, Verity Kent Book 1, on my blog; and offering up a fun giveaway on my Facebook Page through 3/2/17.




THIS SIDE OF MURDER, Verity Kent Book 1 is now available for pre-order at all major retailers. It's scheduled for release on September 26th. 




Current/Upcoming Giveaways of SECRETS IN THE MIST: *2 copies up for grabs on Facebook thru 10/20 at 11:59pm. *2 copies up for grabs on my F(Anna)tics street team page thru 10/20 at 11:59pm. *2 copies up for grabs thru my October Newsletter. See above for Newsletter sign-up. *5 copies up for grabs at Goodreads from 10/21-10/30.




Both print and ebook preorders for SECRETS IN THE MIST should be available at most retailers' websites. And in some cases, the book is already shipping to customers. Official release date is 10/25. 




Secrets in the Mist is now up for preorder at most retailers, and others will soon follow. The book will be available in print and ebook, however there has been some delay in the print preorders showing up on retailers' websites. Please continue to check back, or make plans to place your order on release day. And I will, of course, keep you apprised of any updates. 




Sold! Susanna Kearsley, C.S. Harris, Anna Lee Huber, and Christine Trent’s historical mystery anthology THE JACOBITE'S WATCH, written in the tradition of The Red Violin, spanning two centuries from the mid-1700s until World War II, in which an infamous pocket watch crosses the lives of four unlikely inheritors who seek to contain its mysterious force, to Deb Werksman at Sourcebooks.




Big news readers! I have a new book releasing in late October 2016 - SECRETS IN THE MIST. More details here.




I have a projected pub date from my publisher for Verity Kent Book 1, AN ENDLESS ECHO - October 2017.




Sold! Author of the Lady Darby Mysteries Anna Lee Huber's AN ENDLESS ECHO, the first in a new historical mystery series, in which a widow of the Great War, and former Secret Service agent, investigates allegations that her late husband committed treason, and finds herself on the trail of a murderous plot, to Wendy McCurdy at Kensington, in a three-book deal, by Kevan Lyon at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency (World English). Foreign: Taryn Fagerness Agency




A STUDY IN DEATH won the 2016 Daphne du Maurier Award for Published Historical Romantic Mystery/Suspense!!




I'm thrilled to see THE ANATOMIST'S WIFE included in this list of 7 Gothic-Inspired Reads to Help You Celebrate Ann Radcliffe's Birthday.




Take a fun quiz to find out Which Lady Darby Mysteries Character Are You?




A STUDY IN DEATH is a Daphne Award Finalist! 




Want to be a sleuth? Follow the clues and help Lady Darby's niece, Philpa, solve The Mystery of the Mangled Icing, and be entered to win a bookstore gift card. Contest ends 5/16/16 at 11pm ET.




I was honored to be interviewed for my local PBS station's Arts IN Focus program on Sep 23rd. 




I'm happy to share that AS DEATH DRAWS NEAR, Lady Darby Book 5 will be also be available in audiobook next summer.




I'm pleased to announce that A STUDY IN DEATH will be released as an audiobook on September 15th. 




My interview with Julia Meek at Northeast Indiana Public Radio about Lady Darby and more.




The Outline Handout from our Primary Sources and "Touch & Try" Panel we presented at the Historical Novel Society Conference in Denver June 27th.




Extremely pleased to announce that A Grave Matter is a Maggie Finalist!




 

So pleased to announce that A GRAVE MATTER is a finalist in the 2014 National Reader's Choice Awards for Novel with Romantic Elements!




Fabulous News! I will be signing books at the Literacy Autoraphing at the RWA Conference in NYC on Wed 7/22 from 5:30-7:30pm. Love this event, and so happy to be taking part again this year. All proceeds are donated to literacy charities. So if you live in NYC, be sure to make plans to attend.




Absolutely thrilled to announce that A GRAVE MATTER has been chosen 2014 Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements by the readers of All About Romance in their Annual Reader Poll!! 




Very excited to share the lovely blurb bestselling author Victoria Thompson graciously provided for A STUDY IN DEATH - "Anna Lee Huber once again takes us into the dark streets and the bright ballrooms of Edinburgh as Lady Kiera Darby investigates the mysterious death of one of her clients. Our fascinating heroine finds danger in both the dank alleys and the glittering homes of the wealthy, where nothing is what it seems and she must even doubt the loyalty of those who profess to love her. A thoroughly enjoyable read!"




Great News! I will be writing a special Lady Darby e-novella to fall between Books 4 & 5, to be released in April 2016.


And we have a cover for A STUDY IN DEATH, Lady Darby Book 4, which releases July 7, 2015! Check out the Books page for more info.




Are you on Facebook? Want to become a F(Anna)tic? Check out the FB Group for more info.




And we have a title for Lady Darby Book 4, due out July 2015 - A STUDY IN DEATH.




I'm a featured author on Novel Engagement. Be sure to download the app to your smart phone or tablet, and check out the website.

 

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My interview in the July 2014 issue of ITW's The Big Thrill Webzine.




Thrilled to announce that the audio rights for The Anatomist's Wife, Mortal Arts, and A Grave Matter have sold, and they will soon be available on Audio Book!




If you're a member of Goodreads, here's another chance to win a copy of A Grave Matter. My publisher is giving away 20 copies through 7/4.




Have you preordered A Grave Matter? Enter to win a Winter in July Prize Pack. Ends 6/23.




A lovely review of A Grave Matter by The Bubblebath Reader.




If you are a member of Goodreads, be sure to enter the giveaway to win 1 of 5 autographed ARCs of A Grave Matter. Giveaway ends June 19th.  




Happy to announce that Mortal Arts is a finalist in WisRWA's 2014 Write Touch Readers' Choice Contest in the Mainstream category!




A Grave Matter received a great review in Publisher's Weekly.




Are you a F(Anna)tic? Join my street team and help spread the word about the Lady Darby novels.




Thrilled to discover that MORTAL ARTS is a finalist in the Colorado Romance Writers 2014 Award of Excellence Contest in the Mainstream with Romantic Elements category!




Check out the Excerpt from A GRAVE MATTER. 




It's official. I've been contracted to write two more Lady Darby mysteries. Book 4 will release in Summer 2015 and Book 5 in Summer 2016.




A Grave Matter, Lady Darby Book 3, will release on July 1, 2014!




My interview in the September 2013 issue of ITW's The Big Thrill Webzine.




I'm thrilled to announce the events on my Mortal Arts Release Tour, both public and online.




I'm pleased to announce the stops on my Mortal Arts Blog Tour.




It's official! The title of Lady Darby Book 3 is A GRAVE MATTER. It's scheduled for release July 2014.




Congrats to the winners of the MORTAL ARTS Contest - Mary Ellen B, Chelsea H, Allison S, Phyllis O, and Kirsten Y!




Mortal Arts received a great review from Publishers Weekly.




Thrilled to announce that The Anatomist's Wife is the Winner of CRW's 2013 Award of Excellence in the Mainstream with Romantic Elements category!

 




Very happy to announce that The Anatomist's Wife has won the WisRWA 2013 Write Touch Readers' Award in the category Mainstream WSRE! Thank you to all the readers and WisRWA!




Very pleased to announce that The Anatomist's Wife is a finalist in the 2013 Daphne du Maurier Awards in the category Historical Romantic Mystery/Suspense!




So thrilled to announce that The Anatomist's Wife is a finalist in WisRWA's 2013 Write Touch Readers' Award Contest in the category Novel with Strong Romantic Elements!




I'm so happy to announce that The Anatomist's Wife is the winner of the NECRWA 2013 Readers' Choice Bean Pot Award for Mainstream with Romantic Elements. A big thank you to all the readers and NECRWA!




I'm very pleased to announce that The Anatomist's Wife is a finalist in the Colorado Romance Writers 2013 Award of Excellence Contest in the category Mainstream with Romantic Elements!

 




I'm thrilled to announce that The Anatomist's Wife is a finalist in NECRWA's 2013 Bean Pot Contest for Best Mainstream Novel with Romantic Elements. 




My April 3rd Interview on INsight (ABC 21Alive) about my 2013 RITA Award nominations.




I'm so unbelievably happy to announce I'm a double finalist in the Romance Writers of America® 2013 RITA® Awards for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements and Best First Book.




Just discovered I was featured in an article in The State Newspaper in Columbia, SC on Sunday February 17th.




The back cover copy for MORTAL ARTS is now up on the Book page. Check it out. Cover pic soon to follow.




The release date for MORTAL ARTS, Lady Darby Book 2 is September 3, 2013.




Interviews on Between the Sheets by Heather Webb and the Mystery and Suspence Blogspot by Ariel Heart.




I'm happy to announce the title for Lady Darby Book 2 is... MORTAL ARTS.  It releases September 2013.




I'm thrilled to be featured in RT Book Reviews' November Mystery Overview




My Release Day Interview on INsight - Fort Wayne Channel ABC 21Alive.




My interview in ITW The Big Thrill  November Webzine.




I'm happy to announce I'm signed up for Authorgraph, formerly known as Kindlegraph. So if you can't make it to one of my signings, or just want my signature for your e-reader, visit Authorgraph and make a request.




I'm featured in an article in the Fort Wayne Reader about the Allen County Public Library Author Fair November 3rd. Come by and see me and forty other local authors.




Anna is available for interviews, speaking engagements, book signings, and to talk to your book club. Please Contact her for more information.




My interview on Northeast Indiana Public Radio - Midday Matters:ArtCentric on October 12th. Special thanks to Sarah Delia & Julia Meek for the opportunity, & for making me feel so welcome.




The Anatomist's Wife received a 4 Star Review in RT Book Reviews - "Huber's protagonist is complex and likeable... You'll be engaged right to the end." 




Anna's Media Kit is now available for download.




Anna is excited to attend the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention in
Cleveland, OH October 4-7.




The Anatomist's Wife, A Lady Darby Mystery, releases November 6th, 2012.






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