Deanna Raybourne has written two historical mystery series as well as some standalone novels. A Grave Robbery is the ninth in her series featuring Speedwell and Stoker.
Veronica Speedwell is a lepidopterist and a free spirited woman who is ahead of her time. Stoker has been an adventurer. Both now live and work on an eccentric’s estate.
The relationship between these two is what I most enjoy; they are clever, witty, and more than willing to challenge one another. That is just what happens here.
Stoker’s employer wants him to install a mechanism in a waxwork. The idea is to make it seem as if the waxwork is breathing. There is a bit of difficulty because…this is no waxwork but a corpse! And so, the adventure begins and the protagonists are on the case.
Those who already know the series will be eager to read this. New fans will enjoy this one as well. They may find that a trip to the backlist is in order for the full experience.
Recommended to fans of slightly quirky historical mysteries.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date:12 March 2024
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This has been on my list, but I haven’t read it yet.
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