Murder at Queen's Landing

Praise for the Wrexford & Sloane Mystery Series

"The compelling follow-up to Murder on Black Swan Lane is an intricately plotted mystery set in Regency England. Its complex story line and authentic historical details bring the early days of the Industrial Revolution vividly to life. Bound to fascinate readers of C.S. Harris and even fans of Victorian mysteries." --Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on Murder at Half Moon Gate


"Penrose does a good job linking the mystery to the period's scientific and social changes. Those seeking an unusually rich look at Regency life will be satisfied." --Publishers Weekly on Murder at Kensington Palace


"Penrose is excellent at conveying the details of early 19th-century science and experiments with electricity. This was the era of Frankenstein, after all. The relationship between Wrexford and Charlotte is further developed in this book, and I am looking forward to seeing where it leads next." --Historical Novel Society on Murder at Kensington Palace

"Penrose deftly intertwines the politics of navigating Regency-era society, scientific progress, and the deepening relationship between the protagonists. Series fans will enjoy revisiting the lively cast of characters, while historical fiction readers will be satisfied by the immersive, richly detailed mystery." --Library Journal on Murder at Kensington Palace

"Murder at Kensington Palace is a challenging story, replete with scientific discoveries and challenges of the time, but it's grounded in loyalty, persistence, and courage." --Criminal Element

"Science and romance meet in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game." --Kirkus Reviews on Murder at Kensington Palace

"The relationship and banter between the two stars of this series is incredible. Readers will look forward to seeing Charlotte and Wrex again (and hopefully very soon)." --Suspense Magazine on Murder at Half Moon Gate


"Thoroughly enjoyable...with sharp, engaging characters, rich period detail, and a compellingly twisty plot, Andrea Penrose delivers a winner...fans of C.S. Harris and Kate Ross will be rooting for Charlotte Sloane and the Earl of Wrexford. Devilishly good fun!" --Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author on Murder on Black Swan Lane

"Fans of C.S. Harris take note! In this new, Regency-set mystery series, the artist Charlotte Sloane and the scientist Earl of Wrexford are the perfect mismatched pair of sleuths. A riveting ride through Regency London, from the slums of St. Giles, to the mansions of Mayfair." --Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author on Murder on Black Swan Lane

"A wonderfully engaging Regency mystery, with a most determined heroine and an engaging pair of street urchins at her side. Historical chemistry meets alchemy, and only a nonchalant nobleman can help solve the murder. A delight of a book."--Joanna Bourne, award-winning author on Murder on Black Swan Lane

"A female 19th-Century cartoonist as an amateur sleuth is a welcome innovation." --Publishers Weekly on Murder on Black Swan Lane

"Penrose deftly combines a Regency romance with a tricky mystery that delves into social unrest and the darker side of this storied period." --Kirkus Reviews on Murder at Half Moon Gate

"Penrose reveals intriguing new aspects of her protagonists' characters and relationship in a story linked to the era's
technological and social changes." --Publishers Weekly on Murder at Half Moon Gate