A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn

A Curious Beginning

Veronica Speedwell #1

Deanna Raybourn with Angèle Masters (Narrator)

10 hours, 51 minutes first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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Description

London, 1887. After burying her spinster aunt, orphaned Veronica Speedwell is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry—and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as with fending off admirer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,493 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 82%
funny 64%
lighthearted 49%
tense 9%
emotional 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
dark 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 29%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 29% | 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: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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