A Grave Robbery

A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, Book 9

De: Deanna Raybourn

Narrado por: Angèle Masters

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

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“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)

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.

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!

Good ending for the series

This was a good ending for the series. I wish they would make a British TV series for it.

Excellent!

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

Another Outstanding Read

I seriously love the Veronica Speedwell Series and this one does not disappoint. I am always truly sad when I finish the book because I want more, I love the characters and their interactions. Can’t wait for the next one!

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.

Better than last but….

This is a good installment in the series but plotting is not quite up to the standard set by the earliest books in the series. The plot is just to straight forward without the depth of new characters or setting. And alas, the long endearments between Veronica and Stoker are enjoyable in the way a of a dessert that is just a bit too large and sweet. Taken as a whole, it feels like a final book and as such is good enough.

a fabulous series

really interesting plots. a great leading lady and leading man. it's just a total pleasure and I'm sorry that the series is over

Anatomically correct wax women??

I just love the characters Deanna Raybourn has populated the Veronica Speedwell series with. Some are stuffy, some quirky, some four-legged, some egomaniacal, but all are really engaging. Beyond the characters, I absolutely adore how Raybourn pulls out these strange pieces of Victorian history and incorporates them into her plots. Every time I think, oh that can't be true, I look it up and it's true, but I have never heard of it before. This time she introduced me to the "Anatomical Venus"; completely anatomically correct wax female figures designed ostensibly as teaching tools, but occasionally utilized for "alternative" purposes. Nine books into this series and I am still enchanted with Veronica Speedwell and her adventures. This book was dedicated to Angele Masters, the audio narrator, who definitely deserves some praise.

An apt conclusion

After absolutely falling in love with these characters, I can’t believe I’m at the last book. Finally hearing Veronica call Stoker, “My Love.” I’m only sad it’s over. What a beautiful love story woven into these 9 mysteries. Well written, witty, and a strong heroine who proved she didn’t need a man, but yearned for a partner. A twin flame whose soul matched hers. 9 books and I would read 20 more.