A Veronica Speedwell Mystery - A Curious Beginning

Silent in the Grave

Deanna Raybourn

Another Victorian mystery featuring a strong-willed female protagonist. Lady Julia Grey investigates her husband's mysterious death with the help of private detective Nicholas Brisbane. The novel blends historical detail, witty dialogue, and a compelling murder mystery. Similar to Veronica Speedwell, it offers a spirited heroine challenging societal norms of the era.

A Study in Scarlet Women

Sherry Thomas

A gender-bent Sherlock Holmes story featuring Charlotte Holmes, a brilliant detective navigating Victorian society's constraints. Like Veronica, Charlotte is intelligent, independent, and challenges social norms. The novel offers intricate mystery, period detail, and a strong female lead.

The Alienist

Caleb Carr

A psychological thriller set in 1896 New York City, following early forensic investigation techniques. Dr. Laszlo Kreizler and his team hunt a serial killer using innovative methods. The novel offers rich historical detail and complex mystery similar to Veronica Speedwell's adventures.

The Blackhouse

Peter May

A detective investigates a murder in the Scottish Hebrides, uncovering deep community secrets. The novel offers complex character development, rich historical context, and intricate mystery. Similar to Veronica Speedwell, it features a determined investigator challenging established narratives.

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Alan Bradley

Eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce, a precocious chemistry enthusiast, investigates a murder in 1950s England. Her sharp intellect and unconventional approach mirror Veronica Speedwell's investigative spirit. The novel combines historical setting, clever detective work, and a unique protagonist who defies expectations.

The Yard

Alex Grecian

A Victorian-era detective novel set in London's Scotland Yard after Jack the Ripper. The story follows newly formed murder squad detectives solving complex crimes. It offers rich historical detail and intricate mystery similar to Veronica Speedwell's adventures.

The Interpretation of Murder

Jed Rubenfeld

A historical mystery featuring Sigmund Freud in early 20th-century New York. The novel combines psychological theory, historical detail, and complex investigation. While set slightly later than Veronica's era, it offers similar intellectual intrigue and historical depth.

The Anatomist's Wife

Anna Lee Huber

Lady Darby, a widow with a background in medical illustration, solves mysteries in 1830s Scotland. The novel combines historical setting, forensic investigation, and a strong female protagonist. Similar to Veronica Speedwell, it features an intelligent woman navigating societal expectations while solving crimes.

Her Royal Spyness

Rhys Bowen

Lady Georgiana, a minor royal, solves mysteries in 1930s London. The novel combines historical setting, light-hearted mystery, and a resourceful female protagonist. While set in a different era, it shares the spirited investigation and societal navigation of Veronica's story.

A Murder of Magpies

Judith Flanders

Sam Clair, a book editor, becomes an amateur detective when a colleague is murdered. The novel blends contemporary mystery with sharp wit and intelligent investigation. While set in modern times, it shares the clever female protagonist and mystery-solving elements of Veronica's adventures.

City of Dark Magic

Magnus Flyte

A musicologist uncovers mysterious secrets in Prague, blending historical intrigue with supernatural elements. The novel features a clever, unconventional female protagonist investigating complex mysteries. Similar to Veronica, the heroine is intelligent, adventurous, and unafraid to challenge conventions.

The Grave Tattoo

Val McDermid

A literary scholar investigates a historical mystery involving William Wordsworth and a potential mutiny. The novel blends historical research, literary intrigue, and contemporary investigation. Similar to Veronica Speedwell, it features an intelligent protagonist uncovering complex historical secrets.