Drawn into the investigation, Charlotte and the Earl learn of the victim’s involvement in a momentous medical discovery.
The traces of white powder near his mouth reveal the dark truth-he was murdered. At a symposium at the Royal Botanic Gardens, a visiting botanist suffers a fatal collapse.
Quill?ĭespite those concerns, there are soon even more urgent matters to attend to during Charlotte and Wrexford’s first public outing as an engaged couple. But will being a wife-and a Countess-make it difficult for her to maintain her independence-not to mention, her secret identity as famed satirical artist A.J. One advantage of being caught up in a whirl of dress fittings and decisions about flower arrangements and breakfast menus is that Charlotte Sloane has little time for any pre-wedding qualms. The wedding of the Earl of Wrexford and Lady Charlotte Sloane is not-to-be-missed, but the murder of a brilliant London scientist threatens their plans-and their lives…The upcoming marriage of the Earl of Wrexford and Lady Charlotte Sloane promises to be a highlight of the season, if they can first untangle-and survive-a web of intrigue and murder involving the most brilliant scientific minds in Regency London… “ mixes well-thought out mysteries, early forensic science, great details of the era and a slow burning attraction creating a compulsive read.” -The New York Public LibraryĪ thrilling new mystery novel from the acclaimed author of Murder at Queen’s Landing, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Anne Perry!
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