A Murderous Relation

Veronica Speedwell Mysteries, Book 5

By: Deanna Raybourn

Narrated by: Angele Masters

A royal scandal’s connection to a brutal serial killer threatens London in this new Veronica Speedwell adventure from New York Times best-selling 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 Auroreʼs 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.

©2020 Deanna Raybourn (P)2020 Recorded Books

Amazing.... AGAIN!

I have re-listened to this series 3 times, and was so happy to add this new book to my third round of listening. There is some thing so endearing about all of the characters and the way they connect to one another, obviously with Veronica and Stoker‘s relationship being the most fun. I’m looking forward to starting the series over for the fourth time. I tell everyone I can about these books, what a talented writer Ms. Raybourn is & what a spectacular narrator Angele Masters is. I found the authors note at the end to be a very sweet and thoughtful inclusion. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. Excelsior!

The quality I expect from the Speedwell Mysteries

Another excellent installment in the adventures of Veronica Speedwell and Stoker. The setting and dedication of this book had me anticipating a particular slant to the story and yet another take on the identity of the most notorious serial killer of the 19th century. However, this particular rendition gives a glimpse, not of the killer, but of the lives of his victims. Just a glimpse, and a shiver for Veronica of "there but for the grace of fortune". When our main characters encounter a certain Mary (Jane) Kelly... the scene, and the generosity of one who has so little and no reservations about sharing, is so much more achingly poignant.

Love the series!

I love the story and the action and pace of these books! Excellent narration as well!

Great read!

Loved it! Angele Masters is great at pulling off the persona of each character and brings them to life. Murder, kidnapping, twist and turns were not expected and kept the reader on their toes. I cannot wait to read the next installation.

I hope this series continues

this has been a most thoroughly fun series to listen to. the narrator captures the essence of the stories so well and draws you in and keeps you there.