![]() ![]() Soon, they realize that Stauffer's death may be connected to ![]() To find the real culprit and they ping-pong throughout London and its outskirts as they dodge villains with murky motives and hulking Return to tell Veronica what he knows of her mother, he's found dead,Īnd the police like Stoker for a suspect. Stoker, a brooding, surly hero with a mysterious past who also loves natural history. Veronica from her attacker, Baron von Stauffenbach whisks her to London,ĭepositing her in the care of the enigmatic Mr. ![]() So when her home is attacked during herĪunt's funeral, a rollicking adventure ensues. Veronica is an incredibly witty, snarky, scientist who is happily to turn her back on "civil" society in order to pursue her own desires. Determined to live an independent life, Veronica Speedwell is anythingīut a proper Victorian lady. A Curious Beginning did not disappoint and it seems to be a great Victorian mystery series. After reading trusted reviewer's great reviews of her Veronica Speedwell series, I thought I would try it. Review: I have been meaning to read Deanna Raybourn's historical mystery series for quite some time. Reclusive natural historian, until the baron is found dead and VeronicaĪnd Stoker must go on the run from an elusive assailant. Has ties to her past, she goes with him to his friend Stoker's home, a Veronica thwarts her own abduction with the help of a German baron who Speedwell embarks on a world tour hunting for butterflies, but when ![]() Description: After burying her spinster aunt, Veronica ![]()
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