• A Grave Robbery

  • A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, Book 9
  • By: Deanna Raybourn
  • Narrated by: Angèle Masters
  • Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (362 ratings)

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A Grave Robbery

By: Deanna Raybourn
Narrated by: Angèle Masters
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Publisher's summary

Veronica and Stoker discover that not all fairy tales have happy endings, and some end in murder, in this latest historical mystery from New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn.

Lord Rosemorran has purchased a wax figure of a beautiful reclining woman and asks Stoker to incorporate a clockwork mechanism to give the Rosemorran Collection its own Sleeping Beauty in the style of Madame Tussaud’s. But when Stoker goes to cut the mannequin open to insert the mechanism, he makes a gruesome discovery: this is no wax figure. The mannequin is the beautifully preserved body of a young woman who was once very much alive. But who would do such a dreadful thing, and why?

Sleuthing out the answer to this question sets Veronica and Stoker on their wildest adventure yet. From the underground laboratories of scientists experimenting with electricity to resurrect the dead in the vein of Frankenstein to the traveling show where Stoker once toured as an attraction, the gaslit atmosphere of London in October is the perfect setting for this investigation into the unknown. Through it all, the intrepid pair is always one step behind the latest villain—a man who has killed once and will stop at nothing to recover the body of the woman he loved. Will they unmask him in time to save his next victim? Or will they become the latest figures to be immortalized in his collection of horrors?

©2024 Deanna Raybourn (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“The very definition of a gleeful romp…the historical mystery novels of Deanna Raybourn…sparkle with wit and vigor and feminist-forward thinking.” -Sarah Weinman, The New York Times

"A puzzling mystery bolstered by an exploration of bizarre Victorian mores." -Kirkus

“...possibly the best in the series, with Raybourn’s trademark banter, innuendo, and outstanding lead characters, along with a fascinating plot and supporting cast.” -Library Journal (starred review)

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The best adventure yet!!!

This adventure was the most suspenseful book yet! You finally get to see Veronica and Stoker’s love exchanged how we’ve been longing to and it was worth the wait!!

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The humor

The story and characters were wonderful and kept me hovering around the phone. I could not stop listening.

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Macabre and yet Witty

As usual, our brash, clever heroine pairs with assorted fascinating characters. The dowager duchess is outrageous, and fun. And the atmosphere and times are fascinating.

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Favorite of the series

Absolutely delightful story with fantastic narration once again. I adore Veronica and Stoker. I love them best as a team.

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characters are truly interesting

this wasn't as great as the previous books but original story and historically interesting. love the characters and can't figure out why it hasn't been made into a video series!

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Excellent!

Perhaps my favorite in the series so far... And there have been a few I'd never say that about!

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Always enjoy a good murder mystery

Another. Veronica Speedwell book that didn’t disappoint!
Awaiting patiently for the next one.
If you love a light hearted mystery then please don’t hesitate to download this book.

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excellent

Another great Veronica story, nice to see a new character introduced. The narration for these stories are the best, can't wait for the next adventure.

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Best yet

I love this series, and it is good that it is continuing. This has to be one of the best. All the twists and turns keep you engaged. Beautiful read. 

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another great story

i think this is my favorite so far. it was fun to have the whole gang working together.

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