Part of Wrexford & Sloane
First published 2019
Charlotte Sloane lives a double life as the controversial cartoonist A.J. Quill, a secret she shares only with the Earl of Wrexford. When her cousin is brutally killed and his twin brother becomes the prime suspect, Charlotte seeks out Wrexford's help to prove the young man's innocence. Their partnership has grown complicated since she revealed her true background, creating an unfamiliar tension between them. The brooding scientist remains as enigmatic as ever, but together they pursue the real murderer through Mayfair's elegant ballrooms and luxurious drawing rooms. Gossip and rumors cloud every lead as they navigate London's high society. The deeper Charlotte and Wrexford dig into the case, the more complex the web of secrets becomes. They race against time to catch the killer before another victim falls prey to the murderer's growing madness.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, mystery, crime, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, elegant, fast-paced, intricate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, partnership, secret-identity, slow-burn-romance
Setting: Kensington Palace, London, Mayfair
Period: 19th century
384 pages · Paperback · Kensington
Content warnings: murder, violence