A Treacherous Curse
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn is a reprint edition published by Penguin on February 12, 2019, featuring 336 pages in English. This novel follows the adventurous Veronica Speedwell as she navigates the mysteries surrounding an Egyptian expedition plagued by a series of misfortunes, including the disappearance of a colleague and the rumored curse of a vengeful princess. Set in London in 1888, the story intertwines elements of mystery, romance, and historical intrigue, showcasing Veronica’s determination to uncover the truth.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that combines the allure of ancient curses with the complexities of personal relationships. As Veronica delves deeper into the investigation, she confronts not only the supernatural elements associated with the expedition but also the darker aspects of her colleague Stoker’s past. The narrative explores themes of duplicity and danger, as Veronica must discern reality from myth while facing formidable adversaries. This edition offers a captivating glimpse into the world of Victorian women sleuths and the challenges they encounter in their quests for justice.
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Members of an Egyptian expedition fall victim to an ancient mummy’s curse in this thrilling Veronica Speedwell novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey mysteries.
London, 1888. As colorful and unfettered as the butterflies she collects, Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell can’t resist the allure of an exotic mystery—particularly one involving her enigmatic colleague, Stoker. His former expedition partner has vanished from an archaeological dig with a priceless diadem unearthed from the newly discovered tomb of an Egyptian princess. This disappearance is just the latest in a string of unfortunate events that have plagued the controversial expedition, and rumors abound that the curse of the vengeful princess has been unleashed as the shadowy figure of Anubis himself stalks the streets of London.
But the perils of an ancient curse are not the only challenges Veronica must face as sordid details and malevolent enemies emerge from Stoker’s past. Caught in a tangle of conspiracies and threats—and thrust into the public eye by an enterprising new foe—Veronica must separate facts from fantasy to unravel a web of duplicity that threatens to cost Stoker everything…
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