I am always amazed by how well crafted this series is! The research is astounding, the details cover the smallest minutia you could think of and all the characters stand out.

The portrayal of well known figures of the past enrich and enliven the characterization of the time period the author is so brilliantly describing.

The plot keeps you on your toes, it twists and moves in several directions all at the same time, only to unravel in an difficult to guess ending.

The addition of a new character is an unexpected bonus.

Can't wait for the chapter!

I received an advance copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily, thanks to the author for it.

I really enjoyed this entry in the Wrexford and Sloane series. The book is well plotted and well written. The many twists and turns keep you invested in the story and trying to figure what is happening. Red herrings abound all over the place. The author always does a good job of presenting the scientific info without bogging you down with the technicalities or making it to difficult to follow. This book is a page turner and will keep you up late.

The dynamic between Wrex and Charlotte is quite endearing and it is interesting to observe how they navigate their different roles and how they work together. I like seeing how each character's strength's and abilities are utilized to uncover and reveal the reasons behind the murder or nefarious deeds of the villain or villains. I like that she often uses real people, events, places and innovations of the time. A good entry to the series, I can’t wait to read the next one. I appreciate the amount of research the author does and the care in crafting an interesting and challenging tale. I figured out a large part of the motive/plan of the villains before the characters did.

I am interested and appreciate the author notes at the end of the story where the author shares some of her research and info on the people, places and events/things that are in the story.

We have a complicated mystery with two different moving parts! One is a clear threat to the British monarchy with a murder! This murder does appear to be isolated from two murdered Frenchmen at a royal event! Raven who is gifted in mathematics shines as his gifts are honed by some heavy weight Stock Exchange experts!
Just when the clues lead to an end!? Another’s thread appears to show the real reason for the murder! Wrexford and Charlotte are not unused to danger but their lives are threatened multiple times!
Inventions are always the forerunner to preventing war and helping mankind but neither England nor France are quite ready for the revolution mentioned!
These “family” members more than friends see their bonds strengthened and challenged in a very unexpected way!
Charlotte has 3 rambunctious boys all with different interests! She is at capacity or is she? There are clues and more clues and Wrexford follows one but there is a traitor who will get there first!
The mysterious German Herr Von Munch makes a reappearance just as things take a turn!
Will they thwart a plan for the financial downfall of England and a very lethal spy in their midst all while keeping the involvement of the weasels quiet? This is a page turner and will keep you up way late! Bravo well done

In this latest Regency era mystery, Wrexford and Charlotte along with their inner circle begin investigating the murder of a scientist working on a revolutionary new communication technology, which quickly turns into a complicated scheme of political intrigue, stock market manipulation and the threat of war.

While I loved the first few books in this series, I didn't like the later ones as much. But this new one started to turn it around for me again. Yes, some of the issues I found increasingly annoying in the previous books are still present. The overuse of cliché idioms, the very black and white morals, how for some strange reason all the characters seem to constantly talk to themselves out loud. (Why? Is there some sort of quotation marks per page quota you need to meet?) Random capitalization of certain words like Life, Truth, Evil, Good, Right, Wrong. But overall, I enjoyed it much more than the previous one. It wasn't as bogged down in scientific explanations as I feared from my experience with the last few books in the series. While there were some passages explaining the Stock Exchange that I started skimming, overall it wasn't too info dumpy. And there were some very nice character moments which I felt were missing from the previous few installments. I quite like the new addition to their family. And I wasn't even as bothered in this one that the murder investigation once again devolved into a convoluted spy plot. I actually found myself interested in that aspect this time around.

If you've liked all the books in the series up until now, I'm sure you'll like this one too. If you've grown a bit disenchanted with the series over the last few books, this might or might not turn it around for you again. I'm definitely glad I gave it a chance. If you're new to the series, I highly recommend you start with book #1, Murder on Black Swan Lane. I don't think this'll really work well if you don't know any of the characters' history.

Thank you to Kensington Publishing for providing a review copy via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

With this mystery we are back in the scientific context. Not only murder-wise, but Wrex also continues with his experiments despite the joyous chaos that rules his house. The Weasels also have a prominent role in this installment.
Although Wrex and Charlotte have made a pact they and their ever-growing group of friends and associates become entangled in a complex murder mystery that is full of twists and layers. We meet some real-life personages from the financial word and politics. The dynamics between Wrex and Charlotte is quite endearing and it is also interesting to observe how they navigate their different roles. Historical events and some topics explanations make this installment not only a very entertaining but also somewhat education read.
Thanks netgalley for the arc. Opinions are my own.

I've enjoyed this series a great deal, overall. This one took a little while to pull me in, but it was well worth it! The historical background and key figures that Penrose weaves into her fictional narrative are interesting and sometimes make me chuckle when I recognize the name. I liked the twist for the family - it seems like a good way to keep the series fresh without making fans angry or upset.

A man touting a revolutionary invention is murdered, a gun is left at the scene of the crime to mislead the authorities...the Weasels stumble upon a plot while attempting to catch an escaped monkey.
Despite trying to stay out of another murder investigation, Wrex is again dragged in to help a friend, protect his growing family, and to help thwart Napoleon's plot to return to power.
This mystery jumped around a lot, from the initial murder investigation, to looking into a possibly missing invention, to finally trying to thwart a plot by the French to cripple England's ability to respond to a new threat from Napoleon. The Wrexford crew has grown and has someone that is able to help at every step of the way. The best part about this book is the family dynamic and when they work together to solve mysteries and face problems. This book did contain some incredibly boring passages with explanations about the stock exchange but overall another entertaining entry in the series.

9th book in the Wrexford & Sloan series had its ups and downs. I was excited to welcome a new member to the family and an addition to the Weasels. I foresee the dynamics getting especially interesting, having a girl amongst the boy birds. I appreciate that she enters with skills of her own and bonds quickly with Wrex over horses. I also enjoy seeing Raven come into his own with his mathematical skills and be able to contribute to the group's investigations beyond just what he learned on the streets. That being said, I found myself lost and confused quite a bit in this book amidst the discussions of the stock market and electromagnetism. I really tried to follow it at first, but eventually gave up and just skimmed over it, which ended up being a substantial part of the story. I am hoping the next book can focus a bit more on the characters and less on trying to teach me math. I am not Raven.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy.

This 9th Wrexford and Sloane mystery was dense with historical details, especially about stock exchanges and how they work. I found it interesting but it did slow down the mystery a bit. However, I always enjoy the characters of Wrexford and Charlotte, and the antics of their Weasels made me laugh.

This book is so methodically plotted. Red herrings all over the place! But what really humbled me was the fine details of the stock market and economics. I appreciated how the author had different characters explain and give teachable moments, but I was still left scratching my head, “huh?” I’m a librarian! I do words, not numbers! Otherwise, a great addition to the series. Thanks to Kensington for the ARC.

4.5 stars

Interesting story, quite complicated. Looked like it was just going to be a murder but then it went into explaining how the stock exchange could be undermined with rumours, especially important on the eve of Waterloo. The weasels take a great part as do the Sheffield. I'd have liked a bit more of the relationship between Wrexford and Charlotte as I think that has gone off the boil a bit, probably realistically with the increase in their family. The new addition sounds interesting.

Informative.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

As usual another fast-paced read, full of twists and turns. I love everything this author writes and once again this book is great.

Murder at Somerset House by Andrea Penrose (Wexford & Sloane Mystery #9) 5 stars

A heated argument about scientific theory; accusations of treason and a murder of a scientist working on electromagnetism. The first chapter of the ninth installment of the Wexford & Sloane mysteries starts out with a homicide and the rest of the story runs at a breakneck pace. In between you have discussions on electricity, high finance, the stock market and espionage. The initial homicide may be just the start of something sinister and evil.

Wexford & Sloane are two characters that I look forward to reading about every year. The annual installment always includes historical facts, discussions of scientific discoveries of the era and political intrigue (not in any particular order). The supporting characters are interesting as well. In this book, we get Napoleon escaping from Elba; battles on the European continent, stock market manipulation and early research into the telegraph. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to more from Ms. Penrose next year.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Publishing for this ARC.

Once again Andrea Penrose has written a wonderful book! Murder at Somerset House is the latest Wrexford and Sloane novel and I really enjoyed it. The book covers everything from muder to the stock market to training pigeons and Ms. Penrose does a wonderful job researching and sharing the historical information. There are also lots of wonderful interactions between the unusual and wonderful Wrexford family and it’s fun to watch them grow and love each other more and more in each book. The murder was a tricky one to figure out and there were some exciting surprises in this book. I can’t wait for the next book to come out.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book. All opinions are my own.

I love this series! Wrexford, Charlotte, the Weasels and friends are pulled into another murder case as they know the wrong man is arrested for the crime. This time a scientist is murdered for the subject he is working on. It’s all hands on deck to solve this one.
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