Murder on Black Swan Lane
In Regency London, an unconventional scientist and a fearless female artist form an unlikely alliance to expose unspeakable evil . . .The Earl of Wrexford possesses a brilliant scientific mind, but boredom and pride lead him to reckless behavior. He does not suffer fools gladly. So when pompous,...
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In Regency London, an unconventional scientist and a fearless female artist form an unlikely alliance to expose unspeakable evil . . .The Earl of Wrexford possesses a brilliant scientific mind, but boredom and pride lead him to reckless behavior. He does not suffer fools gladly. So when pompous, pious Reverend Josiah Holworthy publicly condemns him for debauchery, Wrexford
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
9781496710772 (1496710770)
ASIN: 1496710770
Publisher: Kensington
Pages no: 340
Edition language: English
Series: A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery (#1)
Isn't that a pretty cover? I really enjoyed this first book in the Wrexford and Sloan Regency era mysteries quite a bit. It was a fast paced, engaging read, and I look forward to learning more about both Charlotte Sloan and the Earl of Wrexford in future books.
Series: Wrexford & Sloane #1 I'm not sure what it was exactly, but this mystery didn't really work for me. Part of it may have been the alchemy references.; I was very pleased that the story didn't veer off in a woo-woo direction. And at least in this first book, there wasn't a silly romance. So...
This is one of those books that I liked in spite of demonstrable problems; a good example of when characters can overcome the flaws in a plot. Lord Wrexford is an accomplished chemist and has the means to devote his time to it in the privacy of his own home. He has a rather black reputation, alth...
"Murder On Black Swan Lane" is a fast, fun, mystery that pairs the haughty, overly-rational, I-could-be-a-scientist-if-I-put-in-the-effort Earl of Wrexford with the I-have-a-mysterious-and-probably-tragic-past-but-won't-talk-about-it Charlotte Sloane, a widow, living in poverty and surviving by penn...
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