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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Murder at Somerset House by Andrea Penrose

 


The Wrexford series would be one I’d love to read except for the fact that I don’t get access to all the books sadly. My first foray into the series and won’t be the last. I found the story fascinating weaving in so many genres. Family life, science, warm affection amongst a very dimensional family, no discrimination and so much more not typical for the times, and certainly not for the upper classes in England.

A murder happens and there are many suspects because the victim has had “words” with many. Then Wrexford is drawn in and now it becomes a plot involving the government and foreign spies. It is also a time for discovery and some believe that the telegraph is about to be discovered, which will revolutionize war especially. There are those who would prefer the discovery delayed.

Taking us through many incidents and attempted murders and actual murders the story unwinds implacably revealing a traitor in their midst.

The book was a page turner with strong and unusual characters and with unexpected twists to the tale.

Sent by Kensington Publishing for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.

2 comments:

  1. I love this series! I've read each of the books and can't wait to check this one out when my library finally gets in a copy of it.

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  2. Good to know you don't have to read from the first to enjoy. I hope you get more access to the series.
    Mary @Bookfan

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