A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn

A Perilous Undertaking

Veronica Speedwell #2

Deanna Raybourn

352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

London, 1887. Victorian adventuress and butterfly hunter Veronica Speedwell receives an invitation to visit the Curiosity Club, a ladies-only establishment for daring and intrepid women. There she meets the mysterious Lady Sundridge, who begs her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,752 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 90%
funny 63%
lighthearted 41%
emotional 11%
tense 9%
dark 7%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 29%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 30% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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