A Treacherous Curse

Deanna Raybourn — 2018

"London, 1888. As colorful and unfettered as the butterflies she collects, Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell can't resist the allure of an exotic mystery--particularly one involving her enigmatic colleague, Stoker. His former expedition partner has vanished from an archaeological dig with a priceless diadem unearthed from the newly discovered tomb of an Egyptian princess. This disappearance is just the latest in a string of unfortunate events that have plagued the controversial expedition, and rumors abound that the curse of the vengeful princess has been unleashed as the shadowy figure of Anubis himself stalks the streets of London"--Amazon.com.

Reviews

Judy McClure@crazee4books

Dec 3, 2021

I thoroughly enjoy every single book that Deanna Raybourn writes!!! This one was no exception!!!

Barbara@barbarasreads

Nov 18, 2021

I need the next one right now, pretty please 💖💖💖

Christina M Masters@xtina127

Nov 17, 2021

4.5 stars These are quickly becoming some of my favorite books! Full review to come.

Heather Harrington@nerdybynatureblog

Oct 23, 2021

I’ve quickly become obsessed with this series and now it’s one of my favorites. It’s such a fun mix of adventure, witty banter and mystery. I also really love the relationship between Veronica and Stoker and the way they play off one another, and I need the next book like right now.

Judy Hudgins@knottyneedle

Oct 18, 2021

Love the relationship between Veronica and Stoker

Saayan@furikake

Oct 7, 2021

The mystery was interesting but not perfectly executed, I feel. Veronica sometimes rubs me the wrong way but I absolutely adore gruff Stoker and his delicate sensibilities.

Lauren James@storiedadventures

Aug 11, 2021

Ahhhh!!! Where do I begin?! Let me just say that I love Raybourn's writing. She is from Texas and you would never know she wasn't from England! I love how her writing can make me feel the feelings the characters are feeling. There was one particular argument that Veronica and Stoker have that just hurts you to the core! Her writing is such a treat! I thought the character development was by far the best in this book! Veronica and Stoker are starting to come to terms with their feelings! Yay!!! I really think Veronica has grown so much. She used to be a man hunting wild woman (yep, I called her wild because she makes some really poor comments about men.) and now she is starting to think differently. You don't have to put down the other sex (I'm talking to men AND women here) to feel stronger or better. Both sexes have different, great qualities that make each of us unique. Anyways, I also really like the plot of this one! This was my favorite of all the books. I liked the Egyptian history mixed in. However, there was a character who committed suicide. I don't really do well reading about that. It makes me extremely sad and I truly think it's one of if not the worst way to die.