Murder at Kensington Palace
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Andrea Penrose
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 Sloane’s secret identity as the controversial cartoonist A.J. Quill is safe with the Earl of Wrexford, she’s 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 man’s 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 Mayfair’s 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 killer’s madness seizes another victim . . . Praise for the Wrexford & Sloane Historical Mysteries “Penrose deftly combines a Regency romance with a tricky mystery that delves into social unrest and the darker side of this storied period.” —Kirkus Reviews “Its 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
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Author
Andrea Penrose
Pages
304
Publisher
Kensington Books
Published Date
2019-09-24
ISBN
1496722833 9781496722836
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"The blend of history, detective work and slow-developing romance makes for a fun series. Writing is above average for character development, though I'm thinking of making it into a drinking game: a gulp of Earl Grey every time the author uses the word "sardonic." Someone should tell her editor. 😋 The audiobooks have a great narrator. "
"I hadn't read the first two but frankly didn't feel like I missed much of the backstory, except about her husband. I felt the descriptions were very vivid. But this story didn't wow me. I had a huge issue accepting Charlotte's ability to blend in as a street urchin and how she has these honed skills for stealth etc - she's almost caught by the Bow Street Runner (he glimpses her escape) and immediately is caught during what was supposed to be a stealth mission.<br/><br/>I didn't understand the need for her to come out in Society to talk to two ladies (one of who already had talked to Sheffield and Wrexford in detail) to help solve the mystery, but I did find it an intriguing plot diversion. <br/><br/>I also felt the latin phrases all over the book were a bit much. I could see Wrexford or Charlotte quoting on occasion but at least 2 other characters were as well. It just seemed silly.<br/><br/>I don't have to have a romance in a book like this but clearly this is something that was started in the last book, if not the first book. They barely kiss twice (and that's a loose definition - their lips brushed against each other). They need to talk about things between them; but then they "understand each other perfectly" (I think Charlotte thought that at one point), but then they misunderstand each other (each pulling away thinking that's what the other wants). I'm all for a little romantic suspense but if they're going to have a romance have them do SOMETHING beyond dance around each other in awkward ways. <br/><br/>The mystery itself was ok. I kind of had it figured out, which was fine but the reasoning and the final plan of the villain just made no sense to me. Not sure if I'll read another in this series."