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Author: Deanna Raybourn

📘 A treacherous curse by Deanna Raybourn

London, 1888. When archaeologist John de Morgan vanishes while on a quest for a priceless Egyptian artifact, former adventuress Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker Templeton‑Vane find themselves entangled in a web of betrayal, conspiracies and an ancient curse. De Morgan, now married to Stoker’s former wife Caroline, had led the controversial Tiverton expedition, and the crew’s violation of a tomb has sparked a series of accidents, illnesses and deaths. As rumors suggest a staged disappearance to steal the treasure, Veronica and Stoker must separate myth from reality to expose the truth behind the treacherous curse. Central themes include the perilous pursuit of antiquity, the clash between scientific curiosity and supernatural warnings, and the moral quandaries faced by Victorian explorers.

First publish date: 2018

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery

Authors: Deanna Raybourn

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