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AudioBook information:
Author: Andrea Penrose
Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
Release date: December 28, 2026
Audiobook Duration: 11 h 34 min
Summary:Â Lord Wrexford and Charlotte’s growing family ensures that life is a source of constant adventure. The addition of Wrexford’s half-sister to their household is proving an unexpected delight. But some surprises are less welcomeâand trouble strikes when Hawk, one of the young boys in their care, arrives home distraught after learning that his new drawing teacher has been found murdered on Threadneedle Street.
Fletcher Campbell’s death could be dismissed as a random robbery turned violent. But as an artist herself, Charlotte suspects there’s more to the case than meets the eye. Closer examination reveals that a distinctive ring was taken from the victim’s finger. With Hawk pleading for the family to help solve the crime, Charlotte and Wrexford suddenly find themselves entangled in a fiendish mystery that harkens back to a decade-old scandal that nearly brought down the government.
It seems Campbell’s brother was the infamous leader of a counterfeiting gang that swindled the Bank of England. Most were apprehended, but forged banknotes remain a problem. Now, the Bank of England has offered ÂŁ20,000 to anyone who can use the newly-invented engineering technologies to create the Inimitable Banknoteâa complex design that cannot be counterfeited.
It’s a prize that could tempt anyone, and Wrexford and Sloane’s investigation turns even more fraught when one of their closest friends falls under suspicion. The deeper they probe, the more treachery comes to light. For when a lie so easily masquerades as truth, danger may be much closer than they think . . .
Reviews:
Praise for the Wrexford & Sloan Mysteries by Andrea Penrose
â[A] fun foray into the science and economics of the period.â âHistorical Novel Society on Murder at Somerset House
â[Penrose] mixes well thought out mysteries, early forensic science, great details of the era and a slow burning attraction creating a compulsive read.â âThe New York Public Library
âPenrose maintains a brisk pace in her finely wrought eighth Regency-era adventure for the Earl of Wrexford and his cartoonist wife, Charlotte SloaneâŚPenrose elegantly weaves insights about the periodâs politics and technological innovations into a splendid mysteryâŚThis reliable series continues its winning streak.â âPublishers Weekly on Murder at Kingâs Crossing
âA complex and surprising mystery enhanced by historically accurate information about the science and society of the period.â âPublishers Weekly on Murder at Kingâs Crossing
â[Penrose] rewards diligent readers with a pulse-pounding climax, and her deep dive into early 18th-century technology is a treat. In the crowded field of Regency mysteries, this series stands out.â âPublishers Weekly on Murder at the Merton Library
âAn excellent mystery bolstered by fascinating information about a life-changing invention.â âKirkus Reviews on Murder at the Merton Library
âThe plot moves quickly with unexpected complications that keep the reader intrigued. The dialogue is lively; the author has a discriminating sense of timing. The climax is worthy of the complications, and the ending is felicitous.” âHistorical Novel Society on Murder at the Merton Library
âAs in every Penrose novel, the solution to these linked crimes is generated through the loyalty and insight of intelligent and caring friendsâwhich is why her fiction is, as Lord Wrexfordâs friends would say, âinfernally satisfying.ââ âNew York Journal of Books on Murder at the Merton Library
âA fascinating and educational journey into the Regency era filled with new inventions, ruthless villains, greedy aristocrats, and the power of family.â âFresh Fiction on Murder at the Merton Library
âSwashbucklingâŚHistorical fans will have fun.â âPublishers Weekly on Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens
âA bit of Regency-period romance and history enhance a convoluted mystery with plenty of derring-do.â âKirkus Reviews on Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens
âAndrea Penrose is skillful at incorporating the scientific discoveries of the day into her plots.â âCriminal Element on Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens
âA nice mix of science, setting, adventure story, and romance. Wrexford and Charlotte are a great pair.â âAunt Agathaâs Bookstore on Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens
âAnother delight of the series.â âHistorical Novel Society on Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens
âScientific discoveries combine with a complex mystery to provide an action-packed brainteaser.â âKirkus Reviews on Murder at Queenâs Landing
âThe author captures the Regency eraâs complexities in vivid settings, contrasting milieus, and a wealth of fascinating details…This thoughtful blend of derring-do and intellectual discussion should win Penrose new fans.â âPublishers Weekly on Murder at Queenâs Landing
About the Author:
Andrea Penrose is the acclaimed author of Regency-era historical fiction, including the USA Today bestselling Wrexford & Sloane mystery series, as well as Regency romances written under the names Cara Elliott and Andrea Pickens. Published internationally in ten languages, she is a three-time RITA Award-finalist and the recipient of numerous writing awards, including two Daphne du Maurier Awards for Historical Mystery and two Gold Leaf Awards. A graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in Art and an M.F.A. in Graphic Design, Andrea fell in love with Regency England after reading Pride and Prejudice, and has maintained a fascination with the era’s swirling silks and radical new ideas throughout her writing career. She lives in Connecticut and blogs with a community of historical fiction authors at WordWenches.com. She also can be found at AndreaPenrose.com and on Instagram @AndreaPenroseBooks.

