After returning from their last adventure, Veronica and Stoker are approached by Sir Hugo Montgomerie to investigate whether his goddaughter's brother, Jonathan Hathaway, who was presumed dead after the eruption of Krakatoa, is an imposter or not. As they delve into this mystery, Veronica is forced to confront her past secrets, leading to a challenging exploration of her character. The book is filled with drama, twists, and turns, as Veronica and Stoker navigate their personal relationship while solving the mystery of the stolen 'Eye of Dawn' diamond from India.
The writing style of the book is engaging and keeps readers hooked with strong characters, intriguing plot twists, and a unique storytelling approach that balances humor and suspense. The complexity of the characters, especially Veronica and Stoker, evolves throughout the book, adding depth to their relationship dynamics and personal growth.
From The Publisher:
While investigating a man claiming to be the long-lost heir to a noble family, Veronica Speedwell gets the surprise of her life in this new adventure from the New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn.
London, 1889. Veronica Speedwell and her natural historian beau Stoker are summoned by Sir Hugo Montgomerie, head of Special Branch. He has a personal request on behalf of his goddaughter, Euphemia Hathaway. After years of traveling the world, her eldest brother, Jonathan, heir to Hathaway Hall, was believed to have been killed in the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa a few years before.
But now a man matching Jonathan's description and carrying his possessions has arrived at Hathaway Hall with no memory of his identity or where he has been. Could this man truly be Jonathan, back from the dead? Or is he a devious impostor, determined to gain ownership over the family's most valuable possessions-a legendary parure of priceless Rajasthani jewels? It's a delicate situation, and Veronica is Sir Hugo's only hope.
Veronica and Stoker agree to go to Hathaway Hall to covertly investigate the mysterious amnesiac. Veronica is soon shocked to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past. To help Sir Hugo discover the truth, she must open doors to her own history that she long believed to be shut for good.
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