First published 2019
Veronica Speedwell faces her most dangerous case yet when Stoker's former expedition partner disappears with a priceless Egyptian diadem. The stolen artifact came from a recently discovered tomb of an Egyptian princess, and its theft marks only the latest disaster to strike the controversial archaeological dig. London buzzes with whispers that the princess's curse has awakened, especially as a mysterious figure resembling Anubis prowls the city streets. Veronica must navigate more than ancient superstitions. Dark secrets from Stoker's past surface, bringing malevolent enemies into the open. A cunning new adversary drags Veronica into the public spotlight while conspiracies multiply around her. She races to distinguish truth from fiction as the web of deception tightens. Everything Stoker values hangs in the balance, and Veronica alone can save him from losing it all.
Genres: adventure, mystery, archaeology, thriller, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: London
Period: 19th-century
312 pages · Paperback · Berkley