![]() ![]() “Penrose deftly combines a Regency romance with a tricky mystery that delves into social unrest and the darker side of this storied period. And when another victim falls, Wrexford and Sloane know they are on the trail of a cunning and deadly foe. ![]() The suspects include ambitious assistants, greedy investors, and even the inventor’s widow. Her extensive network of informants is critical for her work-and for tracking down the occasional killer. Joining Wrexford in his investigation is Charlotte Sloane, who publishes scathing political cartoons under the pseudonym A. Her husband’s designs for a new steam-powered engine went missing the night of his death. But Wrexford soon finds himself drawn into the murder investigation when the inventor’s widow tells him that the crime was no random robbery. Murder at Half Moon Gate (A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery Book 2) Kindle Edition by Andrea Penrose (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 3,397 ratings Quality issues reported Book 2 of 7: A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery See all formats and editions Kindle 16.47 Read with Our Free App Library Binding 330.00 1 New from 330. When the eminent scientist Lord Wrexford discovers the body of a gifted inventor in a dark London alley, he promptly alerts the authorities. ![]() As the Industrial Revolution roils London, “a daring pair of Regency sleuths tackle a series of coldblooded murders” in this historical mystery (Kirkus Reviews). ![]()
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