Veronica Speedwell

Deanna Raybourn

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.

Deanna Raybourn

When an Egyptian expedition returns to England surrounded by rumors of a mummy’s curse, Veronica Speedwell and Revelstoke “Stoker” Templeton-Vane are drawn into a perilous new investigation. A priceless artifact has vanished, a former expedition member has disappeared, and unsettling deaths and sightings suggest that the curse may be more than superstition. As the pair navigate rivalries, buried secrets, and the dangerous world of Victorian Egyptology, their sharp-witted banter and increasingly complicated partnership are tested at every turn. Blending atmospheric mystery, romantic tension, and Deanna Raybourn’s trademark wit, this installment delivers an elegant and adventurous historical whodunit.

Deanna Raybourn

When Stoker’s older brother, Tiberius, enlists Veronica Speedwell to pose as his fiancée, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous house party—and into a mystery that strikes far too close to home. Every guest at the isolated estate is connected to Rosamund, the bride who vanished on her wedding night three years earlier, and each may have a motive for keeping the truth hidden. As Veronica and Stoker investigate a web of secrets, romantic rivalries, and family tensions, their uneasy partnership is tested by dangers both new and deeply personal. Combining wit, suspense, historical atmosphere, and slow-burning chemistry, this fourth adventure delivers another sophisticated mystery in the acclaimed Veronica Speedwell series.

Deanna Raybourn

Still recovering from the physical and emotional fallout of their last case, Veronica Speedwell and Stoker find themselves drawn into a dangerous investigation in London during the height of Jack the Ripper’s killing spree. Their search leads them undercover to Madame Aurore’s exclusive brothel, where a shocking murder exposes a web of secrets among the city’s most powerful and discreet residents. As suspicion closes in, Veronica and Stoker must navigate deception, desire, and peril while confronting threats that strike dangerously close to home. Blending sharp wit, atmospheric historical detail, and irresistible romantic tension, this installment delivers a compelling mystery in which appearances are never what they seem.

Deanna Raybourn

After months apart from her partner, Stoker, Veronica Speedwell travels to Bavaria alongside his enigmatic brother, Tiberius, and is drawn into a deadly mystery. When members of an old circle of friends begin turning up as targets, Veronica must help Tiberius uncover the killer’s motive before the murderer strikes again. Set against a richly atmospheric European backdrop, this latest adventure blends clever detection, romantic tension, family secrets, and the sparkling wit that defines the series.

Deanna Raybourn

Veronica Speedwell is drawn into a dangerous investigation when a man claiming to be the long-lost heir of a noble family appears—and those who know the family best cannot agree whether he is genuine. Asked to determine if the enigmatic stranger is truly Jonathan or an impossible impostor, Veronica must rely on her sharp intellect, scientific curiosity, and talent for uncovering deception. As questions of identity, inheritance, and loyalty deepen, the case brings unexpected personal revelations and tests the bonds of trust at the heart of her world. Blending witty historical mystery, romance, and high-stakes adventure, the novel showcases Deanna Raybourn’s signature sparkling prose and richly atmospheric storytelling.