A Curious
Beginning (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery
by
Deanna Raybourn
Genre: Fiction
Publisher:
Berkley
Source:
Won from Lesa's Book Critiques
https://lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com/
Book
Description:
In her thrilling new series, the New York Times bestselling author of the
Lady Julia Grey mysteries, returns once more to Victorian England…and
introduces intrepid adventuress Veronica Speedwell.
London, 1887. As the city prepares to celebrate Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee, Veronica Speedwell is marking a milestone of her own. After burying her spinster aunt, the orphaned Veronica is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry—and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as she is fending off admirers, Veronica wields her butterfly net and a sharpened hatpin with equal aplomb, and with her last connection to England now gone, she intends to embark upon the journey of a lifetime.
But fate has other plans, as Veronica discovers when she thwarts her own abduction with the help of an enigmatic German baron with ties to her mysterious past. Promising to reveal in time what he knows of the plot against her, the baron offers her temporary sanctuary in the care of his friend Stoker—a reclusive natural historian as intriguing as he is bad-tempered. But before the baron can deliver on his tantalizing vow to reveal the secrets he has concealed for decades, he is found murdered. Suddenly Veronica and Stoker are forced to go on the run from an elusive assailant, wary partners in search of the villainous truth.
London, 1887. As the city prepares to celebrate Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee, Veronica Speedwell is marking a milestone of her own. After burying her spinster aunt, the orphaned Veronica is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry—and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as she is fending off admirers, Veronica wields her butterfly net and a sharpened hatpin with equal aplomb, and with her last connection to England now gone, she intends to embark upon the journey of a lifetime.
But fate has other plans, as Veronica discovers when she thwarts her own abduction with the help of an enigmatic German baron with ties to her mysterious past. Promising to reveal in time what he knows of the plot against her, the baron offers her temporary sanctuary in the care of his friend Stoker—a reclusive natural historian as intriguing as he is bad-tempered. But before the baron can deliver on his tantalizing vow to reveal the secrets he has concealed for decades, he is found murdered. Suddenly Veronica and Stoker are forced to go on the run from an elusive assailant, wary partners in search of the villainous truth.
Review:
This
was a wonderful read with a smart, education woman who isn't afraid to go after
what she wants and lives life her way. When the Baron comes and takes her to a
man's house and is told to stay with him to keep her safe, little does she know
what's in store.
I
like that Veronica is portrayed as a woman who's travelled on her own, has
dalliances with men because it's healthy and fun and isn't your typical
Victoria woman.
If you like historical novels and mysteries then this is the book for you. It's told from Veronica's point of view and has adventure, humor and is an all around good read.
Happy Reading!
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