Veronica Speedwell Books in Order
The Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn follows the adventures of a sharp-witted Victorian lepidopterist who finds herself drawn into dangerous mysteries alongside the brooding natural historian Stoker Templeton-Vane. Set in Victorian London, these novels combine historical mystery, adventure, romance, and sparkling wit as Veronica and Stoker uncover secrets that reach the highest levels of British society.
A Curious Beginning
After the death of her aunt, intrepid lepidopterist Veronica Speedwell is attacked by mysterious assailants and rescued by the enigmatic natural historian Stoker. Together they uncover a conspiracy that reaches to the very heart of the British establishment and reveals shocking truths about Veronica's own origins.
Published: 2015
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A Perilous Undertaking
Veronica and Stoker are recruited to investigate the murder of an artist's model when the prime suspect, a dashing viscount, refuses to provide an alibi. Their inquiry takes them into London's bohemian art world, where beauty and danger go hand in hand.
Published: 2017
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A Treacherous Curse
When a young man connected to an Egyptian expedition vanishes along with a priceless diadem, rumours swirl that a pharaoh's curse is to blame. Veronica and Stoker must untangle a web of deceit surrounding the expedition before the curse claims another victim.
Published: 2018
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A Dangerous Collaboration
Veronica and Stoker travel to a remote island off the Cornish coast at the invitation of an old friend of Stoker's. There they discover the mystery of a bride who vanished on her wedding day, and find themselves trapped with a killer as a storm closes in.
Published: 2019
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A Murderous Relation
Veronica and Stoker are tasked with a delicate investigation into blackmail that threatens the royal family. Their pursuit takes them from Whitechapel to the most exclusive clubs in London, and brings them dangerously close to a killer stalking the fog-shrouded streets.
Published: 2020
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An Unexpected Peril
When a mountaineer dies under suspicious circumstances and a princess vanishes, Veronica must impersonate royalty to lure out the killer. Meanwhile, Stoker races to uncover the conspiracy behind the disappearance before Veronica's masquerade turns deadly.
Published: 2021
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An Impossible Impostor
A man claiming to be the long-lost heir of a noble family arrives in London, but Veronica and Stoker suspect he is a fraud. As they investigate the impostor's true identity, they uncover dark family secrets and a murderous plot that puts everyone in danger.
Published: 2022
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A Sinister Revenge
Stoker is invited to a country house party alongside other survivors of a disastrous expedition. When the guests start dying one by one, Veronica and Stoker must determine which of their fellow survivors is the killer before they become the next victims.
Published: 2023
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A Grave Robbery
Veronica and Stoker investigate a series of disturbing grave robberies that lead them into the dark world of Victorian body snatchers. As they dig deeper, they uncover a sinister plot that connects the stolen dead to a very much alive and dangerous adversary.
Published: 2024
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A Ghastly Catastrophe
In the latest instalment of the series, Veronica and Stoker face their most perilous challenge yet as they confront a threat that strikes at the heart of everything they hold dear.
Published: 2026
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