Suddenly Veronica and Stoker are forced to go on the run from an elusive assailant, wary partners in search of the villainous truth. A Curious Beginning (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery) Hardcover Septemby Deanna Raybourn(Author) 4.4 out of 5 stars2,921 ratings Book 1 of 8: A Veronica Speedwell Mystery See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. But before the baron can deliver on his tantalizing vow to reveal the secrets he has concealed for decades, he is found murdered. 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 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. 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. One of the few writers who can make history feel immediate and exciting without losing a grasp of the period. 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. 'Veronica Speedwell is sure to join the greats of mystery fiction.'-Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of the Flavia de Luce series 'A treat. As the city prepares to celebrate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, Veronica Speedwell is marking a milestone of her own.
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