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Victorian London in 1887 finds butterfly hunter Veronica Speedwell invited to the Curiosity Club, a ladies‑only haven for daring women. There she meets the enigmatic Lady Sundridge, who hires Veronica to prevent the execution of art patron Miles Ramsforth, accused of murdering his artist mistress, Artemisia. With a week to uncover the truth, Veronica must navigate the club’s web of secrets, unveil a hidden identity, and expose the real culprit before the gallows come down.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Deanna Raybourn
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