Murder on Black Swan Lane (A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery)

Murder on Black Swan Lane (A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery)

In Regency London, an unconventional scientist and a fearless female artist form an unlikely alliance to expose a cold-hearted killer . . .
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The Earl of Wrexford possesses a brilliant scientific mind, but boredom and pride lead him to reckless behavior. So when pompous, pious Reverend Josiah Holworthy publicly condemns him for debauchery, Wrexford unsheathes his rapier-sharp wit and strikes back. As their war of words escalates, Londonâ€™s most popular satirical cartoonist, A.J. Quill, skewers them both. But then the clergyman is found slain in a churchâ€”his face burned by chemicals, his throat slashed ear to earâ€”and Wrexford finds himself the chief suspect.
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An artist in her own right, Charlotte Sloane has secretly slipped into the persona of her late husband, using his nom de plume A.J. Quill. When Wrexford discovers her true identity, she fears it will be her undoing. But he has a proposalâ€”use her sources to unveil the clergymanâ€™s clandestine involvement in questionable scientific practices, and unmask the real murderer. Soon Lord Wrexford and the mysterious Mrs. Sloane plunge into a dangerous shadow world hidden among Londonâ€™s intellectual enclaves to trap a cunning adversaryâ€”before they fall victim to the next experiment in villainy . . .
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â€œThoroughly enjoyable . . . with sharp, engaging characters, rich period detail, and a compellingly twisty plot, Andrea Penrose delivers a winner.â€
â€”Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author
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â€œFans of C.S. Harris take note! A riveting ride through Regency London, from the slums of St. Giles, to the mansions of Mayfair.â€â€”Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author
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â€œHistorical chemistry meets alchemy . . . A delight of a book.â€
â€”Joanna Bourne, award-winning author
Country USA
Brand Kensington Publishing Corporation
Manufacturer Kensington
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781496713346
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2018-02-27
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781496713346

Country	USA
Brand	Kensington Publishing Corporation
Manufacturer	Kensington
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781496713346
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2018-02-27
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781496713346

Murder on Black Swan Lane (A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery)

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