Release date - 9th January 2018
Book length - 320 pages Publisher - Titan Books Book Depository - www.bookdepository.com Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Philippa from titanbooks.com for providing me with a copy of this book for review. ABOUT THE BOOK Members of an Egyptian expedition fall victim to an ancient mummy's curse in a 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. . . . MY REVIEW I had one question to ask when I finished reading this Victorian mystery - when is the next book in this series going to be released because I need to read it NOW!!!! Compelling, thrilling, and completely addictive, A TREACHEROUS CURSE by Deanna Raybourn is the perfect historical mystery and I devoured this book in one sitting. In London, in 1888 an ancient Egyptian curse has plagued an English expedition and seems to have followed those involved back to England. With a man missing alongside a priceless diadem, the authorities are called in. But Veronica Speedwell and her mysterious colleague Stoker soon find themselves caught him in this mystery because for Stoker it involves those who have wreaked havoc on his life in the past and changed him into the man he is today. And to make things even stranger, the ghost of Anubis is striking fear into the hearts of many as it roams the streets of London. But if Veronica and Stoker do not uncover who is behind it all, Stoker may just find himself as a scapegoat for the second time in his life ... With plenty of mystery, detailed history, and witty moments throughout, A TREACHEROUS CURSE by Deanna Raybourn went above and beyond my expectations and had me hooked from the very beginning. While this is the third book in this series it is easily read as a standalone which is what I did, but I have already bought the previous two books because I loved these characters so much. Veronica is everything you want in a main character - strong, intelligent, blunt, and witty, and a pleasure to read, and I loved how much she flaunted her uniqueness. Stoker is more mysterious but in this story, we certainly get to see more of the man beneath the cooler facade. Also clever and humorous, I loved the relationship that exists between these two - two similar people who are different from most of society, who understand each other's idiosyncrasies, and their mutual respect and admiration for each other which I have to say I hope will lead to more. The drama, the setting, the history, and the dialogue are all excellent and I could easily imagine this on our tv screens. A TREACHEROUS CURSE by Deanna Raybourn is a must-read for Victorian mystery and historical fiction fans worldwide and I cannot wait for the next book in this series!! AUTHOR BIO A sixth-generation native Texan, New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a double major in English and history and an emphasis on Shakespearean studies. She taught high school English for three years in San Antonio before leaving education to pursue a career as a novelist. Deanna makes her home in Virginia, where she lives with her husband and daughter. For more information: Website - www.deannaraybourn.com Twitter - twitter.com/deannaraybourn Facebook - www.facebook.com/deannaraybournauthor Instagram - www.instagram.com/deannaraybourn/
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