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About Red Lily: A Delightful Cold War Spy Mystery with a Parisian Flair

From the New York Times bestselling author of Firebird comes a delightfully funny and tender tale of family secrets, reluctant spies, and one unforgettable woman! Paris 1989. A cold war is ending. A new family is beginning. And one dog is about to save the day. Carl Box has never met his Aunt Lily. She was the family scandal — exiled, disgraced, and never spoken of. So when he’s named the heir to her Paris estate, he packs a bag (and his two-legged dog, Billy) and prepares for paperwork, not espionage. But Lily is very much alive. And very much in trouble. What begins as a simple inheritance turns into a Cold War caper filled with coded messages, eccentric operatives, and secrets that could still get people killed. Carl soon finds himself in the role of spy — dodging agents, covering for Lily, and wondering what exactly she’s been hiding all these years. Red Lily is a warm, witty historical suspense about unexpected heroism and the mysteries of family ties — perfect for fans of Killers of a Certain Age, Jacqueline Winspear, and Only Murders in the Building. What readers are saying about RED LILY: “A charmingly captivating novel. It’s a spy thriller, a family drama, a love story, and a historical tale, all rolled into one rollicking adventure.” —NetGalley review “Not your average mystery, this is a fun read which balances light and dark to make for a plot which has depth and color beyond what you might expect.” —NetGalley review

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