Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens: A Riveting New Regency Historical Mystery

The marriage of the Earl of Wrexford and Lady Charlotte Sloane is approaching. But at their first public engagement, at the Royal Botanic Gardens, a body is discovered. Dr. Hosack, head of the American delegation asks Wrexford to investigate. But will they be able to tell friend from foe. An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable characters.

historical-novel, historical-places-events, historical-research, history-and-culture, early-19th-century, early-teen-god-help-us-all, relationships, murder, murder-investigation, evil, England, sociopath, thriller, suspense, theft***** Lady Charlotte Sloane was born to the aristocracy but escaped for a time and now is a satirical cartoonist with surprising investigative skills, and Earl Wrexford who is a man reputed as one never to be crossed. Together they are formidable enough, but add in the orphans they call The Weasels and others they value for their abilities and you have just the right people to investigate murder, extortion, disappearances, and financial crimes. There have been harrowing incidents in the earlier books, and the development of the *family* as well as the love between Charlotte and Wrexford, but I think that each book is capable of standing alone. This one involves a sociopath who is truly evil, a potential botanical cure, lots of basically dishonest and greedy people, and even an American agent. As always, there is a slice of truth that has been well researched. Very well done tricky plot with extremely interesting characters! Great read! I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thank you!