A Murderous Relation by Deanna Raybourn (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Murderous Relation by Deanna Raybourn A royal scandals connection to a brutal serial killer threatens London in this paperback reprint of the newest Veronica Speedwell adventure from New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn.A royal scandals connection to a brutal serial killer threatens London in this new Veronica Speedwell adventure from New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn.Autumn 1888. Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker are asked by Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk to stop a potential scandal so explosive it threatens to rock the monarchy. Prince Albert Victor is a regular visitor to the most exclusive private club in London, and the proprietress, Madame Aurore, has received an expensive gift that can be traced back to the prince. Lady Wellie would like Veronica and Stoker to retrieve it from the club before scandal can break.Worse yet, London is being terrorized by what would become the most notorious and elusive serial killer in history, Jack the Ripper-and Lady Wellie suspects the prince may be responsible.Veronica and Stoker reluctantly agree to go undercover at Madame Aurores high-class brothel, where a body soon turns up. Secrets are swirling around Veronica and the royal family-and it is up to Veronica and Stoker to find the truth, before it is too late for all of them. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Deanna Raybourn is the author of the award-winning, New York Times bestselling Lady Julia Grey series as well as the USA Today bestselling and Edgar Award nominated Veronica Speedwell Mysteries and several stand-alone works. Review Praise for A MURDEROUS RELATION "[E]nthralling….The charming characters and involving story, together with the smoldering heat between Stoker and Veronica, make this one a highlight in a very popular series."—Booklist "Raybourns combination of late Victorian history, well-drawn characters, romance, and humor keep the pages turning.…Fans of the author and Victorian mystery lovers will enjoy this romp and eagerly await another Veronica and Stoker adventure." —Library Journal (starred review)Praise for the Veronica Speedwell Mysteries "[A] ruthlessly intelligent heroine...Youll be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series."—NPR "I love this series! Veronica Speedwell is utterly unique...The plots are clever and fast-paced."—Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author "Lively and adventurous...Positively excellent."—Booklist (starred review) "Her intricately plotted and dramatic story features a strong-willed, independent woman."—Library Journal (starred review, pick of the month) Review Quote Praise for A MURDEROUS RELATION "[E]nthralling....The charming characters and involving story, together with the smoldering heat between Stoker and Veronica, make this one a highlight in a very popular series."-- Booklist "Raybourns combination of late Victorian history, well-drawn characters, romance, and humor keep the pages turning....Fans of the author and Victorian mystery lovers will enjoy this romp and eagerly await another Veronica and Stoker adventure." -- Library Journal (starred review) Praise for the Veronica Speedwell Mysteries "[A] ruthlessly intelligent heroine...Youll be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series."--NPR "I love this series! Veronica Speedwell is utterly unique...The plots are clever and fast-paced."--Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author "Lively and adventurous...Positively excellent."-- Booklist (starred review) "Her intricately plotted and dramatic story features a strong-willed, independent woman."-- Library Journal (starred review, pick of the month) Promotional "Headline" A royal scandals connection to a brutal serial killer threatens London in this paperback reprint of the newest Veronica Speedwell adventure from New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn. Excerpt from Book Chapter 1 London, October 1888 What in the name of flaming Hades do you mean his lordship wants me to officiate at the wedding of a tortoise?" Stoker demanded. He appeared properly outraged-an excellent look for him, as it caused his blue eyes to brighten, his muscles to tauten distractingly as he folded his arms over his chest. I dragged my gaze from the set of his shoulders and attempted to explain our employers request again. "His lordship wishes Patricia to be married and asks if you will do the honors," I told him. The fact that the Earl of Rosemorran had made such a request shouldnt have given Stoker a moments pause; it was by far not the most outrageous of the things we had done since coming to live at Bishops Folly, his lordships Marylebone estate. We were in the process of cataloging and preparing the Rosemorran Collection-amassed thanks to a few hundred years of genteel avarice on the part of previous earls-in hopes of making it a proper museum. With our occasional forays into sleuthing out murderers and the odd blackmailer, we were a bit behind, and his lordships latest scheme was not calculated to improve matters. "Veronica," Stoker said with exaggerated patience, "Patricia is a Gal++pagos tortoise. She does not require the benefit of clergy." "I realize that. And even if she did, you are not clergy. The point is that Patricia has been quite agitated of late and his lordship has taken advice on the matter. Apparently, she requires a husband." Patricia had been a gift from Charles Darwin to the present earls grandfather, a souvenir of his travels to the Gal++pagos, and she occupied herself with eating lettuces and frightening visitors as she lumbered about with a disdainful expression on her face. She was as like a boulder as it was possible for a living creature to be, and the only moments of real interest were when she managed to upend herself, a situation that required at least three grown persons to rectify. But lately she had taken to hiding in the shrubbery, moaning mournfully, until the earl consulted a zoologist who suggested she was, as the earl related to me with significant blushes, tired of being a maiden tortoise. I explained this to Stoker, adding, "So his lordship has ordered a suitable mate and has every expectation that when Patricia is properly mated, she will be right as rain." Stokers expression was pained. "But why a wedding? Tortoises are not precisely religious." I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. "Of course they arent. But Lady Rose is home just now and overheard her father discussing Patricias new mate." I started to elaborate but Stoker held up a quelling hand. The mention of the earls youngest and most precocious child was sufficient. "I understand. But why am I supposed to perform the ceremony? Why cant his lordship?" "Because the earl is giving away the bride." Stokers mouth twitched, but he maintained a serious expression. "Very well. But whilst I am marrying two tortoises, what will you be doing?" "Me?" I smiled graciously. "Why, I am to be a bridesmaid." I would like to say that a tortoise wedding was the most eccentric of the tasks to which we applied ourselves during our time in his lordship Details ISBN0451490754 Author Deanna Raybourn Pages 336 Series A Veronica Speedwell Mystery Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0451490754 ISBN-13 9780451490759 Format Paperback Series Number 5 UK Release Date 2021-02-02 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2021-02-02 Illustrator Gillian Flint Birth 1954 Death 1925 Affiliation Rick Ingrasci Position Illustrator Qualifications PsyD Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2021-02-02 Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. DEWEY 813.6 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-04-18 AU Release Date 2021-04-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131116893;

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