A Grave Robbery

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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 immortalised in his collection of horrors

Reviews

The very definition of a gleeful rompthe historical mystery novels of Deanna Raybournsparkle with wit and vigor and feminist-forward thinking. -Sarah Weinman, The New York Times

Vibrant secondary characters, a sea of plausible suspects, and a steadily growing body count make this a treat for series devotees and newcomers alike.-Publishers Weekly

...possibly the best in the series, with Raybourns trademark banter, innuendo, and outstanding lead characters, along with a fascinating plot and supporting cast.- Library Journal (starred review)

"A puzzling mystery bolstered by an exploration of bizarre Victorian mores." -Kirkus

"Rich with references to the historical events of the period, which provides a strong and vibrant sense of the steampunk-esque setting, the books prose is electric and engaging." - Historical Novel Society

"A Grave Robbery is a fast, compelling, and extremely delightful mystery." - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

Author Bio

Deanna Raybourn is the New York Times bestselling and Edgar Awardnominated author of the Veronica Speedwell Mysteries, the Lady Julia Grey series, and several stand-alone novels, including KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE. She lives in Virginia with her family.