(And yes, we always record these so you can watch later if you can’t make it live.) Darcy Book Club, you can do that here and mark your calendars for the event. If you aren’t signed up for the Modern Mrs. (She also claims that if the FBI ever gets ahold of her internet search history, she is so going to jail.) You can bet I’m bringing up that last point during my live book club chat with Deanna on September 26th. A well-plotted puzzle makes you turn the page, but wonderful characters make you care about what happens next. Raybourn says that, for her, the best mysteries have a good puzzle and strong characterization. But her balancing act becomes difficult to manage as she finds herself in the middle of a mystery. Like Margaret, Veronica Speedwell keeps one foot in “proper society” and another in worldwide adventure. Margaret traveled the world, remained unmarried, and pursued a fulfilling life in her own way. Lepidopterology was considered a genteel occupation, so Margaret could make a living hunting insects but still be considered a lady in polite society. According to Raybourn, Veronica “lives to suit herself and is not overly fussed about whether anyone else likes it.” Her character is based on Margaret Fountaine, a butterfly hunter from the Victorian era. Darcy Book Club Community, we kicked off our Autumn Reading season with one such heroine: Veronica Speedwell from Deanna Raybourn’s fantastic book A Curious Beginning.
Mysteries provide a reason for our heroines to engage in traditionally “male pursuits” like investigation, education, or crime-fighting. Historical settings showcase a heroine’s gumption and independence as she shirks expectations for women of her era. One of my favorite genres, chock-full of amazing heroines to root for, is historical mystery. Darcy after the inimitable Elizabeth Bennet.) A great heroine is strong in her convictions, often ahead of her time, and isn’t afraid to take charge (and occasionally take names). Readers, my love of strong literary heroines is no secret.
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