After reading the Veronica Speedwell series I was excited to jump into this and learn about Lady Julia Grey, especially since she will be appearing in the next Veronica book. While I can see the appeal of this book, I unfortunately struggled with it. First off, Julia was not a character that I really enjoyed … More Review: Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn
Veronica and Stoker’s newest mystery involves a wax figure purchased by Lord Rosemorran for his daughter. He requests Stoker to incorporate a clockwork mechanism to give the Rosemorran Collection its own Sleeping Beauty in the style of Madame Tussaud’s, but Stoker quickly discovers that this is no wax figure but a beautifully preserved body of … More ARC Review: A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn
Months after Stoker leaves for Bavaria, Veronica and Tiberius hunt him down and lure him back to London with the job offer of preparing a iguanodon for a dinner party. Tiberius also wants them to help solve the mystery of who is threatening to kill him and his old group of friends, the Seven Sinners. … More Review: A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn
After returning from their last adventure, Veronica and Stoker are tasked by Sir Hugo Montgomerie to help determine if his goddaughter’s brother has returned from the dead or if it is an imposter. Veronica knew Jonathan Hathaway because he was one of her travel companions during the explosion of Krakatoa. In this adventure Veronica finds … More Review: An Impossible Imposter by Deanna Raybourn
In this one, Veronica and Stoker set out to solve the murder of a pioneering mountain climber Alice Baker-Greene. Things quickly get out of hand when Veronica finds herself posing as the Alpenwald Princess to secure a treaty while the real princess is missing. While I did enjoy this mystery, I didn’t love this one … More Review: A Unexpected Peril by Deanna Raybourn
Veronica and Stoker are back in London and are now working to uncover a scandal that threatens the monarchy. They are also dealing with the hysteria that is gripping London from the elusive serial killer, Jack the Ripper. “Very well, then. I suppose I must surrender to my fate. Because you are clearly destined for … More Review: A Murderous Relation by Deanna Raybourn
“For most people, a potentially murderous viscount, a missing host, and a vengeful ghost might seem out of the realm of petty irritations. But then, most people have not led my life.” After struggling with the pacing of the first two books, I didn’t expect to fall in love with this series but the past … More Review: A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn
“To investigate one murder is a curiosity. To investigate two is a habit.” Well this one was a lot of fun! After struggling with the previous books I was very surprised that I couldn’t seem to put this one down. In this one, Veronica and Stoker are investigating an expedition from Egypt and the mysterious … More Review: A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn
In this book, Veronica and Stoker are tasked by Lady Sundridge to take on the impossible task of trying to save the life of a man from execution. He has been accused of killing his mistress but things don’t add up. While I did enjoy this book, I still struggled with the pacing. I am … More Review: A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn
I have mixed feelings about this book. First off, I loved Veronica. She is a unique woman who refuses to live by society standards and follows her passion of collecting butterflies. She is outspoken, has liaisons when away from London, and is willing to put herself into danger to find the truth. I also love … More Review: A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
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