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A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn

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In A Curious Beginning, did you enjoy ...

... the witty banter and clever humor between characters?

Murder at the Brightwell by Ashley Weaver

If you loved the sparkling repartee and sly humor between Veronica Speedwell and Stoker in A Curious Beginning, you'll be delighted by the sharp, clever exchanges between Amory Ames and her estranged husband Milo in Murder at the Brightwell. Their verbal sparring and the novel's playful tone bring levity and charm to this 1930s seaside murder mystery.

... a strong and unconventional female protagonist?

The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King

If you were captivated by Veronica Speedwell's independent spirit and intelligence, you'll be equally drawn to Mary Russell in The Beekeeper's Apprentice. Watching Mary hold her own alongside Sherlock Holmes as his apprentice and intellectual equal makes for a compelling, empowering read.

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... the romantic tension woven into a historical mystery?

A Dangerous Collaboration by Juliana Gray

If the slow-burning romantic dynamic between Veronica and Stoker kept you turning pages, A Dangerous Collaboration offers a similarly enticing blend of unresolved attraction and historical intrigue. Emmeline Truelove's partnership with the enigmatic Duke of Olympia sizzles with chemistry amid a mysterious disappearance on a remote island.

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... a goal-driven investigation with mounting stakes?

A Treacherous Curse by Jennifer Ashley

If you enjoyed the sense of purpose and propulsion as Veronica and Stoker chased down clues, you'll appreciate the determined sleuthing of Kat Holloway in A Treacherous Curse. Each clue brings Kat closer to the truth behind a theft and a murder, with the investigation’s momentum keeping the pages flying.

... a richly detailed historical setting?

The Frangipani Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu

If you were enchanted by the vivid Victorian world of A Curious Beginning, you'll be transported by the lush, atmospheric 1930s Singapore of The Frangipani Tree Mystery. Yu’s evocative details and cultural insights immerse you in a wholly unique time and place, as amateur sleuth Su Lin investigates a suspicious death in a colonial governor’s household.

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