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
