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Built around suspense and mystery with elements of historical romance, the story follows a sequence of chapters that develop an enigmatic case and escalating intrigue. Praise highlights the novel’s engaging premise, strong female investigation, and tightly woven storytelling that delivers both shocking turns and satisfying resolution.","PRAISE FOR THE LADY DARBY MYSTERIES  \n“[A] history mystery in fine Victorian style! Anna Lee Huber ’s spirited debut mixes classic country house mystery with a liberal dash of historical romance.”  \n—New York Times bestselling author Julia Spencer-Fleming  \n“Riveting…. Huber deftly weaves together an original premise, an enigmatic heroine, and a compelling Highland setting.”  \n—New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn  \n“[A] fascinating heroine…. A thoroughly enjoyable read!”  \n—USA Today bestselling author Victoria Thompson  \n“Romance, suspense, mystery…add up to a fine read.”  \n—Kirkus Reviews  \n“Gripping…. Fans of C. S. Harris’s Regency mysteries will be pleased.”  \n—Publishers Weekly  \n“[Huber] designs her heroine as a woman who straddles the line between eighteenth-century behavior and twenty-first-century independence.”  \n—New York Journal of Books  \n“[A] must read…. One of those rare books that will both shock and please readers.”  \n—Fresh Fiction  \n“Anyone who enjoys historical mysteries, atmospheric settings, and strong female investigators should have Huber on their automatic-buy list.”  \n—Criminal Element  \n“One of the best historical mysteries that I have read this year.”  \n—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nTitles by Anna Lee Huber  \nTHE ANATOMIST ’ S WIFE MORTAL ARTS A GRAVE MATTER A STUDY IN DEATH A PRESSING ENGAGEMENT (an enovella)  \nAS DEATH DRAWS NEAR A BRUSH WITH SHADOWSAN ARTLESS DEMISEA STROKE OF MALICE A WICKED CONCEIT A PERILOUS PERSPECTIVE A FATAL ILLUSION A DECEPTIVE COMPOSITION A TARNISHED CANVAS A BITTER CUT  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nBERKLEY MYSTERY Published by Berkley  \nAn imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019  \n[penguinrandomhouse.com](penguinrandomhouse.com)  \nCopyright © 2026 by Anna Aycock  \nPenguin Random House values and supports copyright. Copyright fuels creativity, encourages diverse voices, promotes free speech, and creates a vibrant culture. Thank you for buying an authorized edition of this book and for complying with copyright laws by not reproducing, scanning, or distributing any part of it in any form without permission. You are supporting writers and allowing Penguin Random House to continue to publish books for every reader. Please note that no part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence  \ntechnologies or systems.  \nBERKLEY and the BERKLEY & B colophon are registered trademarks of Penguin Random House  \nLLC.  \nCover art by Larry Rostant  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nNames: Huber, Anna Lee author  \nTitle: A bitter cut / Anna Lee Huber.  \nDescription: First edition. | New York : Berkley Mystery, 2026. | Series: A Lady Darby mystery Identifiers: LCCN 2025053060 (print) | LCCN 2025053061 (ebook) | ISBN 9780593955284 trade  \npaperback | ISBN 9780593955291 ebook  \nSubjects: LCGFT: Detective and mystery fiction | Historical fiction | Novels | Fiction  \nClassification: LCC PS3608.U238 B58 2026 (print) | LCC PS3608.U238 (ebook) LC record available at [https://lccn.loc.gov/2025053060](https://lccn.loc.gov/2025053060)[ ](https://lccn.loc.gov/2025053060)LC ebook record available at [https://lccn.loc.gov/2025053061](https://lccn.loc.gov/2025053061)  \nEbook ISBN 9780593955291  \nThe authorized representative in the EU for product safety and compliance is Penguin Random House Ireland, Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin D02 YH68, Ireland, [https://eu](https://eu)  \n[contact.penguin.ie](contact.penguin.ie).  \nep_prh_ 7.3a_ 156400036_c0_r0  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCONTENTS  \nDedication  \nChapter 1  \nChapter 2  \nChapter 3  \nChapter 4  \nChapter 5  \nChapter 6  \nChapter 7  \nChapter 8  \nChapter 9  \nChapter 10  \nChapter 11  \nChapter 12  \nChapter 13  \nChapter 14  \nChapter 15  \nChapter 16  \nChapter 17  \nChapter 18  \nChapter 19  \nChapter 20  \nChapter 21  \nChapter 22  \nChapter 23  \nChap","cbCaijbRClQ212nt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijbRClQ212nt","pdf",2674075,9,335,"English","en",105,"# Dedication\n# Chapter 1\n# Chapter 2\n# Chapter 3\n# Chapter 4\n# Chapter 5\n# Chapter 6\n# Chapter 7\n# Chapter 8\n# Chapter 9\n# Chapter 10\n# Chapter 11\n# Chapter 12\n# Chapter 13\n# Chapter 14\n# Chapter 15\n# Chapter 16\n# Chapter 17\n# Chapter 18\n# Chapter 19\n# Chapter 20\n# Chapter 21\n# Chapter 22\n# Chapter 23\n# Chapter 24\n# Chapter 25\n# Chapter 26\n# Chapter 27\n# Chapter 28\n# Chapter 29\n# Acknowledgments\n# About the Author","[{\"question\":\"Who is the author of A Bitter Cut?\",\"answer\":\"A Bitter Cut is by Anna Lee Huber.\"},{\"question\":\"What series does A Bitter Cut belong to?\",\"answer\":\"It belongs to the A Lady Darby mystery series.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main genres or themes emphasized in the book?\",\"answer\":\"The book emphasizes historical detective mystery with suspense and atmospheric settings, alongside elements of historical romance.\"}]","A Bitter Cut - 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