Murder on Black Swan Lane

Wealthy and influential Lord Wrexford, suspected in the murder of a notorious clergyman with whom he has publicly feuded, must enlist cartoonist and social commentator Charlotte Sloane, aka A.J. Quill, to learn the truth behind the clergyman's murder and the subsequent murder of a chemist. Jointly, the unlikely pair apply their wit while employing the services of friends, colleagues, and the two street urchins whom Quill has taken under her wing. Together, they unveil the clandestine circumstances that led to the grisly murders. Not only is Wrexford's life in peril through the investigations but also the lives of those who help him, including the boys. There is never a dull moment as Wrexford and Quill build their friendship and trust while probing the crimes. Narrator James Cameron Stewart sets the Regency-era London scene perfectly. Verdict Mystery fans, as well as those interested in the early development of the field of chemistry, will find great satisfaction with the meticulously researched setting and the imaginative story.-Ann Weber, Los Gatos, CA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.