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 colour beyond what you might expect.’ —NetGalley review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘…This is an enticing offering because of its accurate portrayal of the time period and its witty, convincing dialogue.’ —NetGalley review
Genre: Historical Mystery
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 colour beyond what you might expect.’ —NetGalley review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘…This is an enticing offering because of its accurate portrayal of the time period and its witty, convincing dialogue.’ —NetGalley review
Genre: Historical Mystery
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