
An Unexpected Peril
A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, Book 6
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Narrated by:
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Angèle Masters
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By:
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Deanna Raybourn
A princess is missing and a peace treaty is on the verge of collapse in this new Veronica Speedwell adventure from the New York Times best-selling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn.
January 1889. As the newest member of the Curiosity Club - an elite society of brilliant, intrepid women - Veronica Speedwell is excited to put her many skills to good use. As she assembles a memorial exhibition for pioneering mountain climber Alice Baker-Greene, Veronica discovers evidence that the recent death was not a tragic climbing accident but murder. Veronica and her natural historian beau, Stoker, tell the patron of the exhibit, Princess Gisela of Alpenwald, of their findings. With Europe on the verge of war, Gisela's chancellor, Count von Rechstein, does not want to make waves - and before Veronica and Stoker can figure out their next move, the princess disappears.
Having noted Veronica's resemblance to the princess, von Rechstein begs her to pose as Gisela for the sake of the peace treaty that brought the princess to England. Veronica reluctantly agrees to the scheme. She and Stoker must work together to keep the treaty intact while navigating unwelcome advances, assassination attempts, and Veronica's own family - the royalty who has never claimed her.
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Critic reviews
“Oodles of diverse characters add extra interest to a knotty mystery.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Fans of feisty Victorian heroines will hope Veronica has a long career.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Raybourn has again crafted a delightful mystery that balances Veronica’s growth and maturity with her undeterrable, adventurous spirit.” (Booklist)
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Alice Baker-Green, a member of the Hippolyta Club, fell to her death in what was thought to be a tragic climbing accident. While preparing for her tribute, Stoker and Veronica stumble upon evidence that shows her fall was no accident. Stoker would like to leave things to the authorities of the Alpenwald, where the “accident” occurred, but Veronica is determined to find justice for Ms. Baker-Green. Just as Veronica think she’s hit a roadblock, another avenue of investigation opens up. The royal delegation of Alpenwald reaches out to Veronica for help in a desperate situation giving Veronica the perfect inside access to those with firsthand knowledge of Alice before her death.
Veronica Speedwell never fails to make me laugh. Her adventures and romance with Stoker are endlessly entertaining. These two found exactly the right person in each other to fall in love with.
Another clever, engaging installment in the Veronica Speedwell series. If you haven’t started this series yet you’re missing out!
Angele Masters' performance is brilliant! I listened at 1.25x
Another clever & engaging installment
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Fantastic book and wonderful voice performance!
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Love it
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As good as the others
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Another Successful One
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A disappointment after reading others in the series.
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Fantastic as usual
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love this series
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Told in the first person with humor and insight, the narration is enhanced by the fantastic talents of Angele Masters.
A Triumph
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