Tiberius, Stoker’s brother, received mysterious newspaper clippings that seem to threaten his life so he has enlisted Veronica and Stoker to both protect him from a mysterious would-be assassin AND to help him ferret out the criminal. The clippings seem to suggest that Tiberius’ friends are being eliminated to avenge a death from two decades earlier. Tiberius decides to call together his school chums because he is convinced one of them is the killer.
As we remember from the previous adventure, Veronica and Stoker are spending some time apart, so the tension is thick when they reunite. The dialogue is fast-paced and witty. The mystery is engaging. The larger questions about women’s roles in society and self-determination are thought-provoking. I love that Veronica is becoming more self-reflective, and that she is starting to realize that no woman is an island. The cast of familiar supporting characters is delightful as always.
For me, the Veronica Speedwell series is comfort food in a book. Or a warm blanket on a cold day. I keep these books handy so that I can re-read all or part of the series at any time. If you haven’t read any of the books, I cannot recommend them enough.
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