I absolutely adore not only Raybourn's writing but this series. It truly is a stand out favorite and I'm so excited to tell you that her latest installment is by far, the best yet. So much fun. If you haven't tried this series yet you are missing out and need to grab a copy. You will have so much fun!
Title: A Dangerous Collaboration
Author: Deanna Raybourn
Series: Book Four in the Veronica Speedwell Series
Published By: Berkley (March 12, 2019)
Genre: Historical Mystery
Source: ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Book Description:
Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell is whisked off to a remote island off the tip of Cornwall when her natural historian colleague Stoker's brother calls in a favor. On the pretext of wanting a companion to accompany him to Lord Malcolm Romilly's house party, Tiberius persuades Veronica to pose as his fiancée--much to Stoker's chagrin. But upon arriving, it becomes clear that the party is not as innocent as it had seemed. Every invited guest has a connection to Romilly's wife, Rosamund, who disappeared on her wedding day three years ago, and a dramatic dinner proves she is very much on her husband's mind.
As spectral figures, ghostly music, and mysterious threats begin to plague the partygoers, Veronica enlists Stoker's help to discover the host's true motivations. And as they investigate, it becomes clear that there are numerous mysteries surrounding the Romilly estate, and every person present has a motive to kill Rosamund...
About the Author:
New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Deanna Raybourn is a 6th-generation native Texan. She graduated with a double major in English and history from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Married to her college sweetheart and the mother of one, Raybourn makes her home in Virginia. Her novels have been nominated for numerous awards including five RITAs, two RT Reviewers’ Choice awards, the Agatha, two Dilys Winns, a Last Laugh, and three du Mauriers. Her Lady Julia Grey novels are currently in development as a television series in the UK and she launched a new Victorian mystery series with the 2015 release of A CURIOUS BEGINNING, featuring intrepid butterfly-hunter and amateur sleuth, Veronica Speedwell. Veronica’s second adventure is A PERILOUS UNDERTAKING (January 2017), and book three, A TREACHEROUS CURSE, was published in January 2018. A DANGEROUS COLLABORATION will be released in March 2019. Further books in the Veronica Speedwell series are contracted through 2020.
Is there truly anything better than a tantalizing mystery and a slow burn romance all set in England during the 19th century?
Maybe but you would be hard pressed to find it!
The Veronical Speedwell series is just so much fun. It has been a favorite of mine since the very first book and the stories, the mysteries, the characters and the romance aspect, just keep getting better and better.
Raybourn is an amazing writer with the ability to create a heroine that rivals any era but her headstrong, smart, ambitious and very determined and sometimes sassy heroines of the 19th century, are by far my favorite. Add in her thrilling mysteries that keep you on your toes and a romance/friendship that is every bit as delicious and you have an irresistible read that is so very hard to put down.
Her latest set in a castle on a very secluded island shrouded with forklore, legends, and mysteries in and of itself and you truly have a mouthwatering read that will keep you eagerly turning the pages and refusing to put it down.
Add in a touch of sexual tension, murder, and the shenanigans that Veronica always manages to find herself in, the sexy gruffness that is Stoker, and this was truly my favorite yet. So stinking good and it just made me want the next book that much more.
I can't wait to catch up on this series, Ali! I adored the first book! So glad it continues to be a hit!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited you started reading it Nick, it really is so much fun.
DeleteThis does sound like a really fun series. I need to check it out. I'm glad the books just keep getting better too.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
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Me too and I can't wait for more. :D
DeleteI love their shenanigans. So glad to see you loved this one as well!
ReplyDeleteThey really are a fun team. ;)
DeleteSo late! I need to read book 2 and everyone has read and enjoyed this one!
ReplyDeleteThey are all good and I'm so glad you are reading it. You will love them!
DeleteThat sounds like it would be fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun. They always get themselves into some kind of trouble.
Deletethis series sounds like so much fun. I don't know if I ever got my hands on book 1 I have to check, but if I don't I really need to.
ReplyDeleteYou do need to! It really is so much fun and even though it is considered historical, you hardly even notice because you get so caught up in it all.
DeleteThis is on my list Kindlemom, great review
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this is on your list to read Debbie, I know you will love it too!
DeleteI got to read this one already, too. I do love this pair. I confess that Veronica had me ready to flick her ear at first, but yes, the story pulled me in as usual. :)
ReplyDeleteShe was a bit of a pooh at the beginning but it didn't take her too long thankfully to snap out of it. I love the tension between these two though!
DeleteThat's really awesome they keep getting better and better :) One day I'll get her books done :)
ReplyDeleteI really hope so, they really are so darn good.
Deletegreat review. you've convinced me i need to give it a shot
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Yay! You won't regret it, it really is such a fun and entertaining series!
DeleteThis book and the last were my favorite since we're finally getting somewhere with the romance! I agree, the series is just getting better, and I can't wait for the next one! :)
ReplyDeleteYes! The romance (or almost romance) is definitely key in these! Her other series, Julia Grey is the same way. ;)
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