"London, 1888. As
colorful and unfettered as the butterflies she collects, Victorian
adventuress Veronica Speedwell can’t resist the allure of an exotic
mystery—particularly one involving her enigmatic colleague, Stoker.
His
former expedition partner has vanished from an archaeological dig with a
priceless diadem unearthed from the newly discovered tomb of an
Egyptian princess. This disappearance is just the latest in a string of
unfortunate events that have plagued the controversial expedition, and
rumors abound that the curse of the vengeful princess has been unleashed
as the shadowy figure of Anubis himself stalks the streets of London.
But
the perils of an ancient curse are not the only challenges Veronica
must face as sordid details and malevolent enemies emerge from Stoker’s
past.
Caught in a tangle of conspiracies and threats—and thrust
into the public eye by an enterprising new foe—Veronica must separate
facts from fantasy to unravel a web of duplicity that threatens to cost
Stoker everything."--Goodreads blurb
The third title in this series didn't keep me as enthralled as the first two, but it kept me interested. Twisty and turny, Ms. Speedwell and Stoker work as well together and new, interesting characters bring out the best in these characters, both individually and as a team. Still excited to pick up the next installment in the series.
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