A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn

A Curious Beginning

Veronica Speedwell #1

Deanna Raybourn

337 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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The New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey mysteries returns once more to Victorian England and introduces intrepid adventuress Veronica Speedwell.... London, 1887. After burying her spinster aunt, orphaned Veronica Speedwell is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,657 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 82%
funny 64%
lighthearted 49%
tense 9%
emotional 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
informative 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 29%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 30% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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