Book Reporter--One of the Favorite Books of the Year Aunt Agatha's--One of the Best Historical Mysteries of the Year "An exceptional historical murder mystery." - Wall Street Journal "If you like to mix history with your mystery, then this propulsive novel set in World War II London should be on your TBR list. This is a superbly constructed whodunit that pays homage to Agatha Christie's locked-room mysteries." -Oprah Daily "Kelly's narrative zips along. a well-plotted start to an entertaining new series." -Shelf Awareness "Romance, feminism, and historical detail combine in an exciting new series." - Kirkus Reviews "A cast of opinionated side characters and a wealth of fascinating historical details add to the fun in this engaging, atmospheric series kickoff." -BookPage "This was a blast of a read.

Pacing, suspense, and a wonderful mystery make this book a real stand out in a crowded field of WWII books." -Aunt Agatha's "A cross between a Nancy Drew mystery and an Agatha Christie tale.its gentle humor, unexpected twists, clever heroine, and wartime setting make it a pleasurable read." - Booklist "Embedded within the strong narrative is a theme of espionage and mystery, rather than guns and bloodshed. Kelly weaves a story around her well-established foundation and keeps the reader guessing until the final pages of this book." - Mystery and Suspense "Julia Kelly masterfully weaves history into gripping intrigue in this riveting WWII murder mystery. Evelyne Redfern is exactly the kind of intrepid, plucky heroine I love to root for and the details of Churchill's cabinet war rooms were spot on and fascinating."--Madeline Martin " Call the Midwife meets Mr.

Churchill's Secretary in this riveting and atmospheric mystery set in wartime London. Sharp, charming, and fast-paced, A Traitor in Whitehall marks a stellar debut for a winning and original heroine."--Mariah Fredericks.