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Veronica Speedwell Books In Order (Full List)

Veronica Speedwell is a series of 7 books by Deanna Raybourn. The first book published in the series is A Curious Beginning in 2015. Here is a complete list of Veronica Speedwell books in order.

Last update: January 11, 2024

1. A Curious Beginning (2015)

"I abhorred weakness of any kind but most particularly in my tea."

In "A Curious Beginning" by Deanna Raybourn, the enigmatic Veronica Speedwell finds herself embroiled in a dangerous adventure when she witnesses a murder and joins forces with a mysterious naturalist to unravel the secrets of her own past.

  • 📇 339 Pages
  • 📝 84,750 - 101,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time

2. A Perilous Undertaking (2017)

"Men, I had often observed, were never happier than when they believed they were imparting wisdom."

In "A Perilous Undertaking" by Deanna Raybourn, clever and audacious detective Veronica Speedwell finds herself entangled in a thrilling new case, determined to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death before she becomes the next victim. A gripping and daring Victorian-era mystery.

  • 📇 352 Pages
  • 📝 88,000 - 105,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

3. A Treacherous Curse (2018)

"Have you ever looked a starving beggar in the eye and thought that the privileges you enjoy are nothing more than a whim of the cosmos?"

In "A Treacherous Curse" by Deanna Raybourn, Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell teams up with the enigmatic Stoker to unravel a mysterious curse surrounding an Egyptian tomb, defying danger and diving into a world of secrets. A thrilling historical whodunit for fans of suspense and romance.

  • 📇 308 Pages
  • 📝 77,000 - 92,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

4. A Dangerous Collaboration (2019)

"Is there any feeling as delicious as the beginning of a new adventure? To be perched upon the precipice of a fresh endeavor, poised for flight, the winds of change ruffling the feathers, ah, that is what it means to be alive!"

In Deanna Raybourn's gripping novel, A Dangerous Collaboration, Veronica Speedwell, a fiercely independent Victorian adventuress, embarks on a treacherous journey to a remote island where she must solve a mysterious murder and uncover a deadly secret, while gracefully navigating a complicated romance.

  • 📇 336 Pages
  • 📝 84,000 - 100,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time

5. A Murderous Relation (2020)

"A woman who knows her mind is a surprise to a certain type of man. They do not know how to react to it, so they generally obey."

In Deanna Raybourn's captivating historical mystery, "A Murderous Relation," intrepid Victorian sleuth Veronica Speedwell finds herself entangled in a web of secrets, danger, and unexpected romance, as she investigates a shocking death that sends ripples through high society.

  • 📇 320 Pages
  • 📝 80,000 - 96,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time

6. An Unexpected Peril (2021)

"Why? Death is part of life, child. It is not the end. It is not even the middle. It is merely a doorway. Alice is no further away from me than if she had stepped into the next room."

In "An Unexpected Peril" by Deanna Raybourn, Veronica Speedwell embarks on her next thrilling adventure as a Victorian lady detective after receiving a mysterious invitation to a secluded island, where danger lurks in unexpected places.

  • 📇 336 Pages
  • 📝 84,000 - 100,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time

7. An Impossible Impostor (2022)

"You have health and beauty and wit so sharp a man might cut himself and think the bleeding a privilege."

In "An Impossible Impostor" by Deanna Raybourn, a notorious thief is mistaken for a wealthy heiress, thrusting her into a treacherous world of deception, secrets, and unexpected romance. Will she unravel the truth before it's too late? A captivating historical mystery that will leave readers breathless.

  • 📇 325 Pages
  • 📝 81,250 - 97,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time