A Courage Undimmed

Praise

Praise for A Courage Undimmed

“A charming portrayal of village life, romance, and sacrifice set against the horrors of war.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Fascinating historical detail, as Graves paints a gritty picture of war on the home front. This portrait of sacrifice, bravery, and the unbreakable power of a community during WWII should win Graves new fans.” —Publishers Weekly

“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

“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!” —Dianne Freeman, Agatha and Lefty award–winning author of The Countess of Harleigh mysteries

Praise for the Olive Bright Mystery series
 
“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 on A Valiant Deceit STARRED REVIEW
 
“Graves’s focus on a fascinating bit of WWII history makes this stand out among lighter wartime mysteries.” —Publishers Weekly on A Valiant Deceit
 
“A delightful classic village mystery studded with little-known World War II facts: a promising series debut.” —Kirkus Reviews on Olive Bright, Pigeoneer
 
“Graves smoothly integrates the little-known story of the wartime pigeon service into the intriguing plot. Readers will look forward to seeing more of smart, energetic, and witty Olive.” —Publishers Weekly on Olive Bright, Pigeoneer
 
“The English village setting, spunky heroine, and intriguing male interest provide plenty of appeal. It’s evident Graves has done her research in the pigeon department, and the use of these birds by Baker Street agents is firmly based on history…Olive Bright, Pigeoneer proves a most pleasant escape from the stresses of modern life; a WWII whodunit set in a bucolic English village, with some unusual twists.” —Historical Novel Society on Olive Bright, Pigeoneer
 
“An entertaining debut novel in a series that promises lots of wartime intrigue deftly intertwined with cozy village murder shenanigans, as Olive follows in the footsteps of her literary heroes to win the day.” —Criminal Element on Olive Bright, Pigeoneer
 
“Olive Bright, Pigeoneer is the perfect escape read for troubled times. The classic village mystery with its quirky cast of characters, including pigeons, plus the heightened danger of WWII.” —Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of the Royal Spyness mysteries plus the #1 international bestselling The Tuscan Child on Olive Bright, Pigeoneer
 
“From literary-themed pigeons to a cozy village seething with dark secrets and populated by a delightful cast of characters, Olive Bright, Pigeoneer is fresh, original, and sure to enchant. An absolute winner!” —Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author of A Murderous Relation on Olive Bright, Pigeoneer
 
“Readers will flock to engaging young Olive Bright and her racing pigeons, who send secret messages for British Intelligence—as well as solve a village murder. Inspired by little-known (and true!) facts of World War II, Graves brings us a fresh, quirky, and charming new heroine.” —Susan Elia MacNeal, New York Times bestselling author of the Edgar-nominated Maggie Hope series on Olive Bright, Pigeoneer
 
“A marvelous read.” —Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author on Olive Bright, Pigeoneer