In “A Perilous Undertaking,” the second instalment of the Veronica Speedwell Mystery series by Deanna Raybourn, Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell returns with her enigmatic partner, Stoker. Set in 1887 London, this historical mystery unravels as Veronica is tasked with exonerating a man wrongfully accused of murder. With themes of intrigue, deception, and the pursuit of justice, the duo navigates a world of hidden secrets and dangerous liaisons. Raybourn’s masterful storytelling and rich period detail offer readers a captivating journey into a bygone era, filled with wit and suspense.