First published 2021
Autumn 1888. Veronica Speedwell receives an urgent request from Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk. Prince Albert Victor has left a traceable gift at Madame Aurore's exclusive London club, creating a scandal that could destroy the monarchy. Lady Wellie wants Veronica and her partner Stoker to retrieve the evidence before it becomes public. The situation grows more dangerous when Lady Wellie reveals her suspicions that the prince might be Jack the Ripper, the serial killer terrorizing London. Veronica and Stoker infiltrate the high-class brothel disguised as clients. Their mission takes a deadly turn when they discover a fresh corpse on the premises. Now Veronica must navigate royal secrets, criminal investigations, and personal danger. She races to uncover the truth about both the prince's involvement and the killer's identity before the scandal destroys everyone she cares about.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation, royal-intrigue
Setting: London, Madame Aurore's
Period: Autumn 1888
312 pages · Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: murder, violence