The Earl and Countess of Wrexford are newlyweds but are currently in London instead of honeymooning at the earl's country seat. The next Wrexford & Sloane! In Murder at Queen's Landing, the fourth installment of Penrose's fascinating series, Wrexford and Sloane must team up to chase down rumors of corruption and the mysterious disappearance of friends. Not only do they bring depth and texture to the plot-twist possibilities, they also add color in their interactions with the main protagonists, allowing me to bring out facets of the "stars" in interesting ways. Another ingenious historical mystery from Andrea Penrose. But I think of Raybourn's Lady Jane and the mysterious Nicholas Brisbane and how fresh she kept them (and sexy), or how beautifully C. S. Harris manages to convey a compelling mystery, truly fast-paced, and the love and tenderness between Sebastian and Hero. Praise for the Wrexford & Sloane Historical Mysteries.
The poor fellow's name is Jeremiah Willis, and he didn't die a natural death. It's a perfect blend of continuing story and new mystery. Sweet Revenge (2011). She learned to love Regency England after reading Pride & Prejudice which ultimately lead to her writing career. I have really enjoyed this series from the very beginning. So when pompous, pious Reverend Josiah Holworthy publicly condemns him for debauchery, Wrexford unsheathes his rapier-sharp wit and strikes back. Still, some social obligations must be honored, especially with the grand Peace Celebrations unfolding throughout London to honor victory over when Wrexford and their two young wards, Raven and Hawk, discover a body floating in Hyde Park's famous lake, that newfound peace looks to be at risk.
Many times I had a hard time putting the book down – I needed to know what was going to happen next. Despite this newfound complexity, Wrexford and Charlotte are determined to track down the real killer. And that has worked out very well. Complications arise when Wrexford's two wards, Raven and Hawk, discover a man's body floating in the Serpentine. Though Charlotte Sloane's secret ident... From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Hello Dear Readers, Are you a fan of Bridgerton and historical mysteries and wish there was a series that combined the two sub-genres?
Free review copy provided by publisher, Kensington Books, in exchange for an honest review. For readers unfamiliar with the backstory of Wrexford and the former Charlotte Sloane, the earl is a well-known patron of the sciences. Wrexford is also a rebel. But when Wrexford and their two young wards, Raven and Hawk, discover a body floating in Hyde Park's famous lake, that newfound peace looks to be at risk. First, the Weasels get a third member to their merry band and he's a great addition (they need a girl cohort now though! Review copy was received from NetGalley, Publisher.
I won't abandon Wrexford and Sloane, I like them and their world too much for that, but I'll yearn for a faster pace to the mystery and some revelations about Charlotte and her Lord Wrexford. Now that Charlotte and Wrexford are married it's only a matter of time before we readers Charlotte finds herself 'in the family way'. I really only care about the characters and not the mysteries.
Her mental musings drive me crazy - along the lines of "this was so so lame or pointless but Charlotte knew she had to hold her nose and tolerate it. " Contemporary Romance. Murder at Kensington Palace is a smart, compulsively readable historical mystery. One of the fascinating things my research has revealed is that many men and women of era were challenging the strictures of society and defying convention to pursue their passions. I love the look of a deerhound, but another main reason I picked it is because despite its massive size and strength—and fierce jaws—the dogs have a wonderful reputation for gentleness and friendly disposition. I avoid using the word "scientist" as it wasn't invented until 1833, following the end of the Regency era. Wrexford & Sloane Mystery, Book #3. Publication Order of Intrepid Heroines Books. Consider changing the search query. Detailed book overview. At the same time, Charlotte—working under her pen name, A. Quill—must determine whether a laboratory fire was arson and if it's connected to the race between competing consortiums to build a new type of ship—one that can cross the ocean powered by steam rather than sails—with the potential to revolutionize military power and world commerce. For me personally I could have done without the addition of Falcon.
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