Book guide
A Treacherous Curse
An Egyptian dig, a vanished archaeologist, and a mummy’s curse drag Stoker’s past into the light.
Genre and trope pairingsMysteryMissing personMysterySecret pastHistoricalMythologyAdventureMythologyAdventureExpedition
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About A Treacherous Curse
When Stoker’s former expedition partner disappears with a priceless diadem from an Egyptian tomb, rumours of a vengeful curse follow the case back to London. Veronica must separate superstition from conspiracy while enemies from Stoker’s past close in.
Reading signals
- Spice
- Light
- Darkness
- Balanced
- Pacing
- Balanced
Series
Veronica Speedwell · Book 3 of 11
Content warnings
- ableism
- racism
- antiziganism
- misogyny
- slut-shaming
- cheating recounted
- suicide on-page
- alcohol consumption
- recreational drug use
- blood depiction
- serious physical injury
- death of husband and father
- murder by poison
- attempted murder by fire
- gun violence
- disappearance
- hostage situation
- bullying
