The murder of a shipping clerk . . . the strange disappearance of trusted friends . . . rumors of corruption within the powerful East India Company . . . all add up to a dark mystery entangling Lady Charlotte Sloane and the Earl of Wrexford in a dangerous web of secrets and lies that will call into question how much they really know about the people they hold dear—and about each other . . . … other . . .
When Lady Cordelia, a brilliant mathematician, and her brother, Lord Woodbridge, disappear from London, rumors swirl concerning fraudulent bank loans and a secret consortium engaged in an illicit—and highly profitable—trading scheme that threatens the entire British economy. The incriminating evidence mounts, but for Charlotte and Wrexford, it’s a question of loyalty and friendship. And so they begin a new investigation to clear the siblings’ names, uncover their whereabouts, and unravel the truth behind the whispers.
As they delve into the murky world of banking and international arbitrage, Charlotte and Wrexford also struggle to navigate their increasingly complex feelings for each other. But the clock is ticking—a cunning mastermind has emerged . . . along with some unexpected allies—and Charlotte and Wrexford must race to prevent disasters both economic and personal as they are forced into a dangerous match of wits in an attempt to beat the enemy at his own game.
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4.5/5 stars
Another good installment of one of my favorite historical mystery series!
All of the secondary characters are brought in for this mystery as one of their own is implicated for a possible murder and fraud. There isn’t as much “action” as in previous adventures, but the growth/change in some of the characters makes up for that loss. These characters continue to connect/unite as a family rather than simply random acquaintances, and it gives this series a more in-depth feeling overall.
There are some twists here along the way, and the ending involves a big transition in the story arc overall.
I enjoy Ms. Penrose’s writing style, her flawed yet stalwart cast, her attention to period detail and her interesting/relevant events of the time period.
Looking forward to further adventures…
My thanks to #NetGalley and #Kensington for providing me the ARC. The opinions are strictly my own.
Another fabulous adventure with Wrexford & Sloane! All the amazing tension and chemistry we’ve loved in the first three books, finally blooms into something more and I loved every moment of it!
When a brilliant mathematician and her brother go missing, Wrexford and Sloane are once again working together to unravel the truth. To clear their friend’s names and discover the mystery behind a web of secrets and lies, the race is on as they dig deeper into the rumours of corruption surrounding the East India Company. We’ve got more wonderful moments with the Weasels, fabulous scenes with Wrexford & Sloane as they navigate their feelings for one-another and twists and turns that will keep you glued to these pages, getting lost in the world that Andrea Penrose so beautifully creates.
A big thank you to Kensington Books for providing a digital copy in exchange for my honest review.
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Andrea Penrose spins another delightful tale that mingles science and mystery with a touch of romance in Regency London. Her prose is elegant and only serves to enhance the rich atmosphere of the period. Wrexford and Charlotte make a sophisticated sleuthing team. I look forward to reading more about them and the rest of the engaging ensemble.
Murder at Queen’s Landing
A Captivating Historical Regency Mystery
A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery Book 4
Andrea Penrose
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Release Date 09/29/2020
Publisher Kensington Books
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The murder of a shipping clerk…the strange disappearance of trusted friends…rumors of corruption within the powerful East India Company…all add up to a thrillingly dark mystery…
When Lady Cordelia, a brilliant mathematician, and her brother, Lord Woodbridge, disappear from London, rumors swirl concerning fraudulent bank loans and a secret consortium engaged in an illicit—and highly profitable—trading scheme that threatens the entire British economy. The incriminating evidence mounts, but for Charlotte and Wrexford, it’s a question of loyalty and friendship. And so they begin a new investigation to clear the siblings’ names, uncover their whereabouts, and unravel the truth behind the whispers.
As they delve into the murky world of banking and international arbitrage, Charlotte and Wrexford also struggle to navigate their increasingly complex feelings for each other. But the clock is ticking—a cunning mastermind has emerged . . . along with some unexpected allies—and Charlotte and Wrexford must race to prevent disasters both economic and personal as they are forced into a dangerous match of wits in an attempt to beat the enemy at his own game.
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Murder at Queen’s Landing
Andrea Penrose
After a few moments of quiet to settle back into their life, a new body is found into the night.
So once more Charlotte and Wrexford find themselves embroiled in some other’s scheme.
It is so fun to follow them tiptoeing around each other all the while having to do the same with their dearest all under the guise to protect those they care about. But truth has always a way to come back bitting your rear. I so loved watching them deal with their conundrum together but also taking steps when they believed there were no other way.
They are all together a fantastic force. Their strength is in working all together. And while Wrexford at time thought he did the right thing leaving them behind, once more he will be proven wrong that it is together they have to face evil.
Charlotte is the heart when Wrexford is the reason in their duet, yet here he is unsettled as he has come to realize how much he has come to care to all those around him, Charlotte first but all the others too. Each smooths the other’s doubt, they feed their strength and atone their weakness. To them to realize they have to seize the time.
Hawk and Raven are again and again the soul of this motley group, they made their way under Charlotte and Wrexford’s skin to their heart. They are the glue which made them a family if not by blood, by heart.
Sheffield shows here the depth of his heart and loyalty, but fight teeth and claws to find proof he has not been misled and despite his every words, he is far from the idle senseless peer he paints himself to be
The case is one more time an imbroglio of culprits, body count, lures and wild-goose chase until the clues pile up.
I wondered why the change in the cover, first the silhouette of a man and now a woman, is it because Charlotte is no more Mrs Sloan but now Lady Charlotte?
5 stars
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This series is wonderful! I love the characters and storyline. I’m looking forward to the next book!
I am totally in love with the Dowager Aunt! I hope we get to see a lot more of her in future books.
Great, complex story.
I am amazed at the details of mathematics, trade, society, and so much more that Andrea Penrose has managed to weave into this delightful and suspense filled story, without burdening the reader with excess.
As always, I look forward, eagerly, to the next installment.
Lady Charlotte and Lord Wexford face their most dangerous adversaries yet in the newest title of this Regency series. Even better than the mystery itself is the great cast of characters who come together to create a close-knit sleuthing team.
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Applying the scientific method to murder investigation is simply a slight twist on due diligence for the Regency era. Lady Charlotte Sloane was born to the aristocracy but escaped for a time and now is a satirical cartoonist with surprising investigative skills, and Earl Wrexford who is a man reputed as one never to be crossed. Together they are formidable enough, but add in the orphans they call The Weasels and others they value for their abilities and you h ave just the right people to investigate murder, extortion, disappearances, and financial crimes. I loved it! The plot moves along briskly despite all the distractions, twists, and red herrings, and the characters are so very well done!
I requested and received a free ebook from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thank you!
Murder At Queen’s Landing is the fourth book in the Wrexford and Sloan Mystery series by Andrea Penrose.
When Charlotte Sloane and Wrexford learn of the death of a shipping clerk of the East India Trading Company, they investigate the murder. They are baffled when they discover the clerk’s last word was Argentum, Latin for Silver. They will soon become concerned when they learn of the disappearance of Lady Cordelia and her brother Lord James. Of course, this disappearance hits close to home for Charlotte, as Cornelia is Raven’s math tutor. Charlotte and Wrexford will also start looking into Cornelia and Lord James’ disappearance. Their investigation will discover illegal trading of goods, drugs, smuggling, and financial manipulation that will lead them to the East India Trading company’s upper echelon.
As with previous books in this series, skillfully written into the story, the development of an important discovery, in this book it is the development of a computing machine. One important thing this machine will do is the computation of arbitrage, an integral part of the story. Even though I didn’t understand the device’s working, it wasn’t the author’s fault, or did it take away from the story for me.
The book is well-written and plotted. The characters are well-developed and interesting. It appears that Charlotte and Wrexford are going to lower their defenses and will admit to their feelings for each other. Even Sheffield, Wrexford’s good friend, might have found someone for him to start seeing. Of course, Raven and Hawk and their street urchins are back to help with the investigation.
I will be watching for the next book in this highly informative series.
Murder at Queen’s Landing is the 4th book in this series and the first book I’ve read by Andrea Penrose. I really enjoyed the plot and although I didn’t read the first three books, this can be read as a stand alone. I didn’t fee ‘lost’ at all.
I loved the author’s writing style and you can certainly tell she’s done her homework about the time period. The descriptions of the time period and the people were spot on. Whether describing the balls attended or the children on the street trying to survive, you could tell much research was done. I appreciate the time taken to make the book more factual.
Alexander Wrexford and Charlotte Sloane are drawn into a murder investigation when some of their friends become suspects. The addition of the historically accurate touches in the scientific community that Alexander Wrexford is interested in, and the alter ego of Charlotte Sloan, who publishes satirical drawings under a nom de plume were great. I also enjoyed the Weasels, Hawk and Raven, that Charlotte has taken under her wing.
The authors notes were so helpful! When reading, I was constantly going back and forth to find out if what was happening in the book were historically accurate. I should have checked at the end, first!! I need to go back and read the first three books in this series!
Charlotte and Wrexford are drawn into solving a murder when it looks like their friend Lord Woodbridge is framed as the murderer. I enjoyed reading more about all the familiar characters from the series. I felt the ultimate scam was too complicated for me! I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington Books for my honest review.
This book just held my interest from start to finish. What a motley cast of characters! They were all so interesting, from Lady Charlotte, who was able to disguise herself as Magpie to ferret out clues, to the Earl of Wrexford, a scientist with a quick temper and sarcastic wit. There were so many layers to the characters. Not to mention those delightful scamps, Raven and Hawk and of course, the deerhound Harper has his part to play. I know of a Great Dane who used to make the same whuffle noises! A great deal of research had taken place for this story and it made for a captivating read. Apart from the solving of the crime, which had me guessing all the way, there was the relationship between Charlotte and Wrexford. Could they manage to express how they felt about each other? This was the first book I had read in this series but it won’t be the last. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Murder at Queen’s Landing is the fourth book in the Wrexford & Sloane Regency mystery series by Andrea Penrose. Have I read the first three books? No…Heaven forfend I get to read a series in order! I missed out on watching the characters’ relationships develop; however, the mystery here stands alone, so you can enjoy this fun story with no confusion. I’m intrigued by this one and am glad I have the previous books in my virtual TBR pile.
Shortly after a shipping clerk is found murdered, Lady Cordelia, a brilliant mathematician, and her brother Lord Woodbridge are missing. Rumors about fraudulent loans and trading schemes soon follow. They look guilty, but Lady Charlotte Sloane and the Earl of Wrexford, friends of the missing siblings, begin an investigation in an attempt to find the two and also uncover what’s going on in the world of shady banking and international arbitrage. During this time Charlotte and Wrexford are also dealing with their growing closeness. Will they solve the mystery before there are more murders and illicit trades?
The mystery was interesting but complex, at least to me. Start talking about mathematics, arbitrage, banking and tables, and my eyes start rolling back in my head. Definitely not my forte’. Still, the mystery was fun with some good red herrings thrown in. I was shocked when the mastermind was revealed. It’s the wonderful characters, however, that drew me into the story. Wrexford has an analytical and scientific mind and he’s apparently impatient; he does, however, have a softer hidden aspect to his personality. Charlotte is attempting to re-enter society while also drawing satirical cartoons under a pseudonym and roaming the stews at night dressed as a street urchin. They are quite the complex couple! I love my historical mysteries with a hint of romance, and I wasn’t disappointed here. I absolutely adored Hawk and Raven, street children whom Charlotte took in as wards. They are nicknamed “The Weasels”. Extremely smart, they sometimes seem to be little adults, but are all young boy when dogs and ginger biscuits are involved. Throw in Tyler (Wrexford’s valet), McClellan (Charlotte’s housekeeper), Kit Sheffield (Wrexford’s best friend) along with Lady Cordelia and Lord Woodbridge and you have an absolutely incredible cast. Can’t wait until the next one!
I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.
I requested an ARC of this book, and all opinions are mine.
This is a new-to-me series and author, and I am happy to say I enjoyed this book very much. I am a huge fan of historical fiction and mystery so it was totally up my alley.
It’s the 4th book in a series, and even though the story mentioned previous incidents, I didn’t feel like I had to read the others to understand what was going on here – it could easily stand alone.
The plot was clever, with twists I never saw coming although the writing did tend to get a bit technical in some places. Of course, when the plot centers around a Calculation Engine, you have to expect there will be a bit of math involved. It was not off-putting, and helped with understanding they ‘why’s’ of the central mystery.
I found the characters to be well rounded, and neatly formed.
Overall, an enjoyable read.
Historical mysteries are always welcome on my to be read list. This series is one of the best. It’s the perfect mix of a great puzzle with romance. Wexford and Sloane are a great investigating team and they are starting to acknowledge how much they care for each other. In this outing they have two events to unravel. Are the two connected? First the gruesome murder of a man at Queen’s Landing and then the disappearance of two of their friends, a brother and sister. With a trail that leads to The East India Company and some very powerful people, Charlotte and Wexford not only have to watch out for their own safety, there is a dark and powerful enemy that will also endanger those close to them.
The setting, the period, the mystery and a great cast of characters I enjoyed every page from start to finish. It does work as a stand alone but reading them in order makes for a better reading experience.
My thanks to the publisher, Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
OOOOOOOOOH – an excellent addition to the series. We have a much less acerbic and more emotional Wrexford along with a softer Charlotte Sloane. Who would have thought it! I like it very well – as long as they don’t lose their edge. As always, the writing is excellent, the story is fast-paced, and the characters are fun, interesting, and fully developed. This case takes the whole cast of characters to keep each other safe.
A murder happens at the docks – Queens Landing – but it isn’t something in which Wrexford and Charlotte would normally become involved. They didn’t know the man, but his death was gruesome. Then, when Bow Street starts asking questions about Sheffield and two of their friends disappear … Is it all related? Was one (or more) of their friends involved in the death? If so, why would that be?
As they quietly begin to investigate, Wrexford and Charlotte realize just how dangerous this investigation might become – not just to them, but to their friends and family as well. They soon come to understand that the solution to this crime might shake the very foundations of the British economy and their foe is very, very powerful with far-reaching tentacles. Can they unmask this villain before he closes in on them?
Of course, I require a bit of romance along with my mysteries – and this story just made me smile. If you’ve read the previous books, you have long known that Wrexford and Charlotte love each other – they were just too stubborn to realize it themselves. Wrexford was thinking he was too cold and analytical for such frivolous feelings as love and Charlotte was terrified of love because of her previous experiences. It was wonderful to see them start to realize that love might not be such a bad thing.
I always love the Author’s Notes at the back of the book. She always tells us the historical facts about the tale she’s just told and the real circumstances upon which the details of the story are based. This author does intensive research and those Author’s Notes are almost as interesting as the book itself.
This is a wonderful adventure and I thoroughly enjoyed the read. The Weasels (Charlotte’s wards) are their normal delightful selves, Sheffield grows and matures, and we have a wonderful dog added to the story. I mean – it was a great read and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Murder mysteries just seem to find their way to the Earl of Wrexford and Lady Charlotte Sloane. Just as Lady Charlotte has decided to dip her toes into society once again with the help of the dowager Marchioness of Peake. This time the crime comes close to their friend, Lady Cordelia. Is her brother in trouble? Is he the culprit? It takes all their wits to determine just what is going on and who or what does it affect. Andrea Penrose pens a mean murder mystery. She gives just enough information to keep the reader interested and involved until the very end. I can often figure out the villain(s) early on. The author’s skill kept the villain’s identity a secret until fairly late in the book. Excellent read! I do hope this is not the end for the Wrexford and Sloane mysteries. In this series we have seen Wrexford go from a Mr. Spock character, logic only, to a man of feelings and enjoying them. I could see Wrexford and Sloane opening a detective agency in the future. Even though, Lady Charlotte has decided to take her place in society and such an occupation would be frowned upon. The two of them would just thumb their noses at society and do it anyway! I received this eBook from NetGalley for an honest review.
I’m a big fan of this series and the latest installment does not disappoint.
With Andrea Penrose, you always learn something historical and this mystery involves the East India Company. This series also features science and mathematics as those are specialties of some of the characters.
It starts with the murder of a clerk from the Company who appeared to have stumbled across something nefarious. It seems that the brother of their good friend Lady Cordelia may be involved and they disappear from London. Charlotte and Wexford find themselves torn between friendship and duty.
The story has many twists and turns and subplots which makes it very interesting. The mystery is quite fascinating.
The relationship between Lady Charlotte and the Earl of Wexford has always been a complicated one but I’ve read the last chapter over and over–as someone who has followed them from the beginning it made my heart melt.
I received an ARC from Kensington via NetGalley. However, the opinions expressed are my own.
The death of a shipping clerk seems inconsequential but then Lady Cordelia, friend to Lady Charlotte Sloane, goes missing. With Lord Wrexford at her side, the lady artist sets out to discover the truth. Amidst the complex web of numbers and international affairs, the pair must use all their waits to beat their opponent and navigate their own feelings for each other.
Math has never been my thing, so the banking and explanation with numbers went right over my head. But that didn’t stop me from enjoying the story as a whole. Loyalty and friendship are the strong themes in this story, with Charlotte and Wrexford both willing to do what had to be done for their friends.
The plot moves at a good pace, even when I didn’t understand all the details. The motivation for the villain was understandable, and seeing him get taken down was very satisfying. Seeing Wrexford and Charlotte work out how they really feel is the best part.
For fans of the series, you won’t want to miss this. I received a free copy through NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own.
This is book four in the series. It has all the regular characters that I’ve come to know. I enjoyed the story and look forward to where it goes from here. I did think it dragged a bit at times and almost seemed like it revolved around the secondary characters more. Perhaps that was the author’s intent.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy