Wrexford and Sloane Mystery #02: Murder at Half Moon Gate

Wrexford and Sloane Mystery #02: Murder at Half Moon Gate
Andrea Penrose
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Trade Paperback
h210 x 139mm - 368pg
23 Jul 2019 US
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9781496722416
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When Lord Wrexford discovers the body of a gifted inventor in a dark London alley, he promptly alerts the watchman and lets the authorities handle the matter. But Wrexford soon finds himself drawn into the investigation when the inventor' s widow begs for his assistance. It seems her husband' s designs for a revolutionary steam-powered engine went missing the night of his death. The plans could be worth a fortune . . . and very dangerous in the wrong hands. Joining Wrexford in his investigation is Charlotte Sloane, who uses the pseudonym A. J. Quill to publish her scathing political cartoons. She doesn' t mind tapping her extensive network of informants critical to her work to track down an elusive killer. With danger lurking at every turn, the potent combination of Wrexford' s analytical mind and Sloane' s exacting intuition begins to unravel the twisted motivations behind the inventor' s death. But they are up against a killer ready to strike again before they can recover the inventor' s priceless designs . . . "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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Praise for Andrea Penrose' s Murder at Half Moon Gate: "Compelling. . . an intricately plotted mystery set in Regency England. 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 "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"Penrose reveals intriguing new aspects of her protagonists' characters and relationship in a story linked to the era' s technological and social changes. " --Publishers Weekly "Charlotte Sloane and the Earl of Wrexford are a perfect crime-solving duo as headstrong and intelligent sleuths bucking the conventions of society. The relationship between Wrexford and Charlotte evolves nicely as they become more invested in each other. Wrexford has a title and money; Charlotte works as a satirical cartoonist making ends meet while caring for two young street urchins. The historical aspects of the story are intriguing as London is on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution. . . . This adds great depth and tension to the mystery. " - RT Book Reviews "The relationship and banter between the two stars of this series is incredible. Readers will look forward to seeing Charlotte and Wrex again (and, hopefully, very soon). " --Suspense Magazine "I read this story very fast and loved so many aspects of it. I can' t say enough good things about this series. I am eager to read the next installment. Penrose' s writing is superb and her ability to write complex characters that readers can still admire and relate to is perfection. " -The Lit Bitch
Andrea Penrose is a pseudonym for an author who has also written as Cara Elliott for Grand Central and Andrea Pickens for NAL. Her historical mysteries and romantic novels are set in Regency England, an era that has fascinated her ever since she picked up a copy of Jane Austen' s Pride and Prejudice. A graduate of Yale, she has won numerous writing awards, including two Daphne Du Maurier Awards for historical mystery, the Golden Leaf, and she' s been a three-time finalist for the prestigious RITA Award. Her books have been translated into nine different languages. Visit her at www. andreapenrose. com.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781496722416
Published: 23 Jul 2019
Published In: United States
Imprint: Kensington Publishing
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 139mm
Pages: 368

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