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

<b>A <i>USA Today</i> bestseller!</b> <p/> <b>"[Penrose] mixes well-thought out mysteries, early forensic science, great details of the era and a slow burning attraction creating a compulsive read." <i>--The New York Public Library</i> <p/> <i>A thrilling new mystery novel from the acclaimed author of</i> Murder at Queen's Landing<i>, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Anne Perry</i>!</b><br> <p/><b><i>In the fifth installment of Andrea Penrose's acclaimed, atmospheric mystery series, the upcoming marriage of the Earl of Wrexford and Lady Charlotte Sloane promises to be a highlight of the season, if they can first untangle--and survive--a web of intrigue and murder involving the most brilliant scientific minds in Regency London...</i></b> <p/>One advantage of being caught up in a whirl of dress fittings and decisions about flower arrangements and breakfast menus is that Charlotte Sloane has little time for any pre-wedding qualms. Her love for Wrexford isn't in question. But will being a wife--and a Countess--make it difficult for her to maintain her independence--not to mention, her secret identity as famed satirical artist A.J. Quill? <p/>Despite those concerns, there are soon even more urgent matters to attend to during Charlotte and Wrexford's first public outing as an engaged couple. At a symposium at the Royal Botanic Gardens, a visiting botanist suffers a fatal collapse. The traces of white powder near his mouth reveal the dark truth--he was murdered. Drawn into t