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A Murderous Relation (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery)
A royal scandal’s connection to a brutal serial killer threatens London in this new Veronica Speedwell adventure from New York Times bestselling and Edgar® Award–nominated author Deanna Raybourn.
Autumn 1888. Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker are asked by Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk to stop a potential scandal so explosive it threatens to rock the monarchy. Prince Albert Victor is a regular visitor to the most exclusive private club in London, and the proprietress, Madame Aurore, has received an expensive gift that can be traced back to the prince. Lady Wellie would like Veronica and Stoker to retrieve it from the club before scandal can break.
Worse yet, London is being terrorized by what would become the most notorious and elusive serial killer in history, Jack the Ripper—and Lady Wellie suspects the prince may be responsible.
Veronica and Stoker reluctantly agree to go undercover at Madame Auroreʼs high-class brothel, where a body soon turns up. Secrets are swirling around Veronica and the royal family—and it is up to Veronica and Stoker to find the truth, before it is too late for all of them.
Autumn 1888. Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker are asked by Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk to stop a potential scandal so explosive it threatens to rock the monarchy. Prince Albert Victor is a regular visitor to the most exclusive private club in London, and the proprietress, Madame Aurore, has received an expensive gift that can be traced back to the prince. Lady Wellie would like Veronica and Stoker to retrieve it from the club before scandal can break.
Worse yet, London is being terrorized by what would become the most notorious and elusive serial killer in history, Jack the Ripper—and Lady Wellie suspects the prince may be responsible.
Veronica and Stoker reluctantly agree to go undercover at Madame Auroreʼs high-class brothel, where a body soon turns up. Secrets are swirling around Veronica and the royal family—and it is up to Veronica and Stoker to find the truth, before it is too late for all of them.
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Community Reviews
Even though I rated this 5 stars, I must admit it’s the least favorite in the series, save for the ending. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed this immensely, and it had a few other elements that were deeper for characterization & development.
We’ve been on this adventure in part with Veronica and co. before. It didn’t feel as...perilous? I was surprised by a few revelations but wasn’t at all into the adventure and scheme this go around.
I do love Veronica’s voice. Probably one of my all time favorite heroines. She grew a lot in this installment (imo) and I loved seeing the more emotional side of her.
The ending leaves me wondering if this is the final installment of the series. It wraps up very nicely, setting a tone for the adventures and life of the characters we may not get to see.
Edited to add: it doesn’t look like it’s the final book but it sure read as one!
All in all - this series is still a top favorite and if you’re read all of them up until now, it’s not to be missed.
We’ve been on this adventure in part with Veronica and co. before. It didn’t feel as...perilous? I was surprised by a few revelations but wasn’t at all into the adventure and scheme this go around.
I do love Veronica’s voice. Probably one of my all time favorite heroines. She grew a lot in this installment (imo) and I loved seeing the more emotional side of her.
The ending leaves me wondering if this is the final installment of the series. It wraps up very nicely, setting a tone for the adventures and life of the characters we may not get to see.
Edited to add: it doesn’t look like it’s the final book but it sure read as one!
All in all - this series is still a top favorite and if you’re read all of them up until now, it’s not to be missed.
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