Murder at Kensington Palace (A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery)

ISBN: 1496722825

Author: Penrose, Andrea

Condition: New

Wrexford and Sloane must unravel secrets within secrets-including a few that entangle their own hearts-when they reunite to solve a string of shocking murders that have horrified Regency London . . .Though Charlotte Sloanes secret identity as the controversial cartoonist A.J. Quill is safe with the Earl of Wrexford, shes ill prepared for the rippling effects sharing the truth about her background has cast over their relationship. She thought a bit of space might improve the situation. But when her cousin is murdered and his twin brother is accused of the gruesome crime, Charlotte immediately turns to Wrexford for help in proving the young mans innocence. Though she finds the brooding scientist just as enigmatic and intense as ever, their partnership is now marked by an unfamiliar tension that seems to complicate every encounter.Despite this newfound complexity, Wrexford and Charlotte are determined to track down the real killer. Their investigation leads them on a dangerous chase through Mayfairs glittering ballrooms and opulent drawing rooms, where gossip and rumors swirl to confuse the facts. The more Charlotte and Wrexford try to unknot the truth, the more tangled it becomes. But they must solve the case soon, before the killers madness seizes another victim . . .Praise for the Wrexford & Sloane Historical MysteriesPenrose deftly combines a Regency romance with a tricky mystery that delves into social unrest and the darker side of this storied period.-Kirkus ReviewsIts complex story line and authentic historical details bring the early days of the Industrial Revolution vividly to life. Bound to fascinate readers of C.S. Harris and even fans of Victorian mysteries.-Library Journal, Starred Review