A Perilous Undertaking

Mystery Detective Fiction Historical Romance

Description

In London, 1887, daring lepidopterist Veronica Speedwell is drawn into a race against time when a mysterious woman asks her to save a prominent art patron from the gallows. Accused of brutally murdering his mistress, Miles Ramsforth has only one week before his execution—leaving Veronica and her enigmatic companion, Stoker, to uncover the truth hidden beneath layers of scandal, suspicion, and Victorian society’s polished surface. As they follow a trail of subtle clues, Veronica’s fearless intellect and unconventional methods are tested by danger, deception, and the rigid expectations placed upon women. Blending historical mystery, witty romantic tension, and richly atmospheric adventure, this sequel expands the thrilling world of the Veronica Speedwell series.