Members of an Egyptian expedition fall victim to an ancient mummy's curse in a thrilling Veronica Speedwell novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey mysteries.
London, 1888. As colorful and unfettered as the butterflies she collects, Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell can't resist the allure of an exotic mystery—particularly one involving her enigmatic colleague, Stoker. His former expedition partner has vanished from an archaeological dig with a priceless diadem unearthed from the newly discovered tomb of an Egyptian princess. This disappearance is just the latest in a string of unfortunate events that have plagued the controversial expedition, and rumors abound that the curse of the vengeful princess has been unleashed as the shadowy figure of Anubis himself stalks the streets of London.
But the perils of an ancient curse are not the only challenges Veronica must face as sordid details and malevolent enemies emerge from Stoker's past. Caught in a tangle of conspiracies and threats—and thrust into the public eye by an enterprising new foe—Veronica must separate facts from fantasy to unravel a web of duplicity that threatens to cost Stoker everything. . .
My Review:
This book was so fantastic! These past two mysteries dealt with Veronica, and her family. This book, the focus was more on Stoker, given that it's his ex-wife and ex-friend who are part of the mystery, so that story fully comes out in this book!
I've read other books with an Egyptology slant to them. Add to that all the wonderful things I love about this series, and this book was so intriguing! I loved the mystery, and meeting these characters, the Tivertons, and the others! So interesting!
Since Stoker was a suspect, more in the way that he was the only enemy of John de Morgan, rather than they actually thought he killed him, well, that was an interesting complication! There were a ew moving parts, and I loved how they all came together, it was just so great!
One thing that I absolutely loved about this book, were the lines that Veronica used against Caroline, they were real zingers! And Caroline unequivocally deserved them! Some weren't used against Caroline, but against her opinions, and that was just great, like that last one! A bit chilling, and so awesome! Oh, plus, the Curiosity Club! Loved the developments there!
This book was, in its entirety, amazing! I just loved reading it! Can't wait for the next book!
Author: Deannan Raybourn
Series: A Veronica Speedwell Mystery #3
Read: October 21st, 2017
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and it's a Historical Fiction 2017 Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2017 Book, and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Berkley
Expected Publication: January 16th 2018
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