Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose

Giles, to the mansions of Mayfair.” -Lauren Willig, New York Times –bestselling author “Historical chemistry meets alchemy . . . Summary: In Regency London, an unconventional scientist and a fearless female artist form an unlikely alliance to expose unspeakable.

Harris take note! A riveting ride through Regency London, from the slums of St. “Sharp, engaging characters, rich period detail, and a compellingly twisty plot, Andrea Penrose delivers a winner.” -Deanna Raybourn, New York Times –bestselling author “Fans of C.S. Murder on Black Swan Lane : Wrexford & Sloane Mystery Series, Book 1. Sloane plunge into a dangerous shadow world hidden among London’s intellectual enclaves to trap a cunning adversary-before they fall victim to the next experiment in villainy . . . Soon Lord Wrexford and the mysterious Mrs. But he has a proposal-use her sources to unveil the clergyman’s clandestine involvement in questionable scientific practices, and unmask the real murderer. When Wrexford discovers her true identity, she fears it will be her undoing. 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. The Earl of Wrexford possesses a brilliant scientific mind, but boredom and pride lead him to reckless behavior. But then the clergyman is found slain in a church-his face burned by chemicals, his throat slashed ear to ear-and Wrexford finds himself the chief suspect. In Regency London, an unconventional scientist and a fearless female artist form an unlikely alliance to expose a cold-hearted killer. As their war of words escalates, London’s most popular satirical cartoonist, A.J. So when pompous, pious Reverend Josiah Holworthy publicly condemns him for debauchery, Wrexford unsheathes his rapier-sharp wit and strikes back. In Regency London, an unconventional scientist and a fearless female artist team up to trap a cold-hearted killer: “Thoroughly enjoyable” (Deanna Raybourn, New York Times –bestselling author).

Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose