Historical Fiction
A perilous undertaking
2024·2816 pages
Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell tackles a deadly mystery in 1887 London, uncovering secrets with wit and danger.
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Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell tackles a deadly mystery in 1887 London, uncovering secrets with wit and danger.
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"London, 1887. Victorian adventuress and butterfly hunter Veronica Speedwell receives an invitation to visit the Curiosity Club, a ladies-only establishment for daring and intrepid women. There she meets the mysterious Lady Sundridge, who begs her to take on an impossible task saving society art patron Miles Ramsforth from execution. Accused of the brutal murder of his artist mistress Artemisia, Ramsforth will face the hangman's noose in a week's time if Veronica cannot find the real killer. But...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate romantic tension with implied intimacy; some suggestive dialogue.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including murder, attempted murder, and graphic scenes with guns and knives.
Profanity
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Minor use of mild language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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On-page drug and alcohol use; includes visits to an opium den.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Brief mentions of societal class issues and racism in Victorian context.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Discussions of infertility, miscarriage, and death in childbirth; some systemic suffering.
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