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A Perilous Undertaking (Veronica Speedwell, #2)

Deanna Raybourn
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A Perilous Undertaking (Veronica Speedwell, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Deanna Raybourn

A Perilous Undertaking (Veronica Speedwell, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1880s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn follows Victorian adventurer Veronica Speedwell who teams up with her companion Stoker to investigate a wrongful conviction. Tasked by a mysterious noblewoman, they navigate perilous social circles and uncover dangerous secrets to exonerate an innocent person and unearth hidden truths.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

34,971 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Deanna Raybourn's A Perilous Undertaking has received positive reviews for its engaging and witty prose, strong historical setting, and the charismatic partnership of its main characters. Criticisms include a predictable plot and some slow pacing. Overall, it's a delightful read for fans of historical mysteries with vibrant characters and clever dialogue.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Perilous Undertaking (Veronica Speedwell, #2)?

A reader who enjoys A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn appreciates historical mystery-solving with a strong female protagonist. Fans of Deanna Raybourn's Lady Julia Grey series and Tasha Alexander's Lady Emily mysteries will find this Victorian-era novel captivating.

4.3

34,971 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1880s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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