A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn

A Perilous Undertaking

Veronica Speedwell #2

Deanna Raybourn

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

London, 1887. At the Curiosity Club, a ladies-only establishment for daring and intrepid women, Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell meets the mysterious Lady Sundridge, who begs her to take on an impossible task--saving society art patron Mil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,262 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 89%
funny 65%
lighthearted 41%
emotional 13%
tense 9%
dark 7%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 30%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 30% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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