![]() ![]() ![]() Stoker, a brooding, Byronic hero of the natural history persuasion. After rescuing Veronica from her attacker, Baron von Stauffenbach whisks her to London, depositing her in the care of the enigmatic Mr. But Veronica, a foundling raised from birth by her two late aunts, has taken things a little too far: by capturing and selling highly sought-after butterflies, she’s financed her own expeditions to exotic locations, where she’s indulged in emotionally careful yet physically torrid affairs. Certainly, lepidoptery should be a suitable hobby for a lady chasing pretty things like butterflies can hold no dangers. Mastermind of the charming Lady Grey Mysteries series, Raybourn ( Bonfire Night, 2014, etc.) introduces her latest feisty heroine, deftly twining together suspense, romance, and cracking good dialogue. So when her home is attacked during her aunt’s funeral, a rollicking adventure ensues. Determined to live an independent life, Veronica Speedwell is anything but a proper Victorian lady. ![]()
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