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Murder at King's Crossing
Murder at King's Crossing | Andrea Penrose
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When the murder of a scientific genius on the verge of a momentous discovery upsets the wedding of their dear friends, Wrexford and Charlotte must risk all they hold dear to deconstruct a sinister conspiracy . . . Celebration is in the air at Wrexford and Charlotte's country estate as they host the nuptials of their friends, Christopher Sheffield and Lady Cordelia Mansfield. But on the afternoon of the wedding, the festivities are interrupted when the local authorities arrive with news that a murdered man has been discovered at the bridge over King's Crossing, his only identification an invitation to the wedding. Lady Cordelia is horrified when the victim is identified as Jasper Milton, her childhood friend and a brilliant engineer who is rumored to have discovered a revolutionary technological innovation in bridge design. That he had the invitation meant for her cousin Oliver, who never showed up for the wedding, stirs a number of unsettling questions. Both men were involved in the Revolutions-Per-Minute Society, a scientific group dedicated to making radical improvements in the speed and cost of transportation throughout Britain. Is someone plotting to steal Milton's designs? And why has her cousin disappeared? Wrexford and Charlotte were looking forward to spending a peaceful interlude in the country, but when Lady Cordelia resolves to solve the mystery, they offer their help, along with that of the Weasels and their unconventional inner circle of friends. The investigation turns tangled and soon all of them are caught up in a treacherous web of greed, ambition, and dangerous secrets. And when the trail takes a shocking turn, Wrexford and Charlotte must decide what risks they are willing to take with their family to bring the villains to justice . . .
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robinb
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Another good addition to this historical mystery series.
I sensed some possible changes in the storyline going forward as one character, in particular, seemed to be having some personal issues (or perhaps just some questioning of their lives), and if I'm reading that correctly, I wonder where that arc might lead.
This one pretty much involved ALL of the characters, and I love to see that as Penrose has some interesting and entertaining ⬇️

robinb side characters she has developed. And as it takes place around the wedding celebration of two of the most beloved side characters, this one is extra special for that alone.
There's a good bit of historical data, which at times can get a little overwhelming/distracting, but I also found much of it enlightening as well. Exciting, intense denouement. And as always, I'll look forward to the next outing for Wrexford & Sloane. 4/5⭐️
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MonicaLoves2Read
Murder at King's Crossing | Andrea Penrose
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4.5🌟

Penrose's historical mystery is set in the 1810s. Wrexford and Charlotte are involved in the mysterious death of Jasper Milton.

I could tell that Penrose spent time researching this book. I enjoy reading a historical novel that I end up learning things from. I got a kick out of the Weasels. I could just imagine them getting into mischief. Penrose developed them in a way that showed their youthfulness ⬇️

MonicaLoves2Read and their mischievous. Wexford and Charlotte characters grow some from the start of the book to the end.

I highly recommend this for readers of historical mysteries.

Tentative Publication Date:
September 24, 2024

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MonicaLoves2Read
Murder at King's Crossing | Andrea Penrose
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"Damnation!" Hair spiking up in disarray, spectacles sliding down the slope of his beaky nose, the man glanced up from the work papers strewn across his desk and stared at the clock with a look of dawning horror.

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Murder at King's Crossing | Andrea Penrose
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Book Mail! Thanks to Kingston Publishing Group, Between the Chapters and Goodreads! I won it through a Goodreads Giveaway!

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