Saving Verity: A Steampunk Romantic Mystery

by Alleyne Dickens

"Mysterious, sensual, and atmospheric—a gripping combination of suspense and romance that kept me turning the pages well into the night. A captivating read!" -- Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker ChroniclesThe Reclusive inventor Verity Calvert discovered a secret way to animate artificial bodies with captured souls. Once she has the means to perpetually power those bodies, she can propel her mechanical horses to worldwide fame. Or create something much more lethal. Her quest for a rare mineral to complete the battery brings her face to face with a clever detective over the body of a dead man. The When a customs agent is murdered in his warehouse, Scotland Yard assigns their best. Despite his perfect record, Detective Inspector Jacob Howell has grown cynical investigating the dark side of London, until he crosses paths with the brilliant and unexpectedly compassionate inventress. He senses she’s the key to this mystery, but to solve the case he must find her again in the overcrowded city. The Someone has learned Verity’s secrets. Someone willing to kill to stop her. Can Howell convince her to trust him before the murderer takes her life and her soul?

322 pages, Paperback

Published May 23, 2019

Reviews

[Debra Wendt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saving Verity was my introduction to the steampunk world and what a world Ms. Dickens brings us! I enjoyed the blending of romance and mystery and am interested in what new adventures Lady Verity finds herself in the middle of... she is a character I would love to encounter again.