Murder at Somerset House

Wrexford & Sloane Mysteries, Book 9

By: Andrea Penrose

Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart

Beyond the gilded ballrooms and salons of Regency London lurks a sinister web of intrigue and deception, and when a murder occurs within the scientific community, Lord Wrexford and Charlotte are the perfect pair to unravel it.

A welcome interlude of calm has descended on Wrexford and Charlotte, though with three lively young boys in their care and an unconventional circle of friends and allies, quiet rarely lasts. And sure enough, in the dead of night, an old acquaintance appears and asks for help. His brother-in-law has been accused of murdering a fellow member of the prestigious Royal Society at their London headquarters, Somerset House.

Wrexford agrees to investigate, and with a little unexpected help from their young charges, discovers that what seemed a simple case may be part of a darker, more dangerous plot, where science, money, and politics collide. A mysterious new technical innovation threatens to ignite a crisis throughout Europe, with frightening consequences for London's financial world.

There is also personal upheaval for Wrexford and Charlotte, when a shocking secret from the past brings a profound change to their family, testing the bonds of loyalty and trust.

©2025 Andrea DaRif (P)2025 Tantor Media

The twist and turns are amazing

Another awesome book. The twist and turns are amazing. I can't wait for the next one.

Intricate plot

Lots of information on the workings of the British stock market as well as the author’s always entertaining and substantive writing.

Murder of somerset house

Ms. Penrose’s stories combine a good mystery with a focus on a particular subject. In the case of Murder of Somerset House, the details on the history of stock market and how it all works was fascinating. The narrator is spectacular.

Murder at Somerset House a keeper

always inspires personal research into historical connections and to science and technology love the addition of eddy

Excellent story

Love this series! Great mix of characters and the narrator keeps the story moving. I don't really know much about the stock market, but did learn a bit from the tale of how it works. Looking forward to the continuing saga!