The Wounds That Linger

In the second installment of the Q and Z Regency Mystery series, Quinton and Zoe must take on their most complex and chilling case yet.

When the savage murder of a dressmaker bears a striking resemblance to a series of murders spanning two decades-including Quinton's own mother-Zoe Demas and Quinton Huxley join forces again to unmask the killer. As the two of them draw closer to the truth, as well as each other, things take a dark turn when one of their friends is arrested for the present killing. Now they, alongside the diverse cast of characters they've come to rely on, must race against time and the threat of the hangman's noose to untangle a web of obsession, betrayal, and jealousy-all held together by a mysterious piece of red cloth.

This enthralling mystery promises to hold your attention until the last page as it asks the question: how far would you go for justice?

"The Wounds That Linger by Sandra Preisler and Taylor Preisler is a stirring blend of heartbreaking social drama and nail-biting murder mystery with astonishing twists. The authors include the themes of belonging, women's societal role, and the essence of justice in a thought-provoking narrative. They also study how grief and psychological traumas affect our lives. The writing style is witty and eloquent. The authors invite us to immerse ourselves in the Regency era when aristocratic splendor emphasized the terrible poverty of the lower classes in Britain. Sandra and Taylor add new depth to the characters they masterfully crafted. We see a different side of Hugh Dovefield, Zoe's protective and loving stepfather. But, the wise and beautiful Simone undergoes the most amazing metamorphosis. She withstands every challenge life throws her way with the dignity and elegance of a true French aristocrat. Zoe and Quinton's relationship keeps us on tenterhooks, and the secret of Quinton's background has never been so enthralling! While the second installment is a stand-alone, I highly recommend this riveting series." -Nino Lobiladze for Readers' Favorite

"I have a real weakness for books about the Regency period with its puffery, snobbery, ridiculous fashions, and hypocritical moralistic stances. When you combine a Regency romance with a cleverly plotted and meticulously woven murder/mystery I couldn't be happier. Authors Sandra and Taylor Preisler have created a wonderful story in The Wounds that Linger and a compelling series in the Q&Z Regency Mysteries. I love a female character who breaks out and rebels against the confines of Regency proper society. Zoe is as interesting as she is beautiful and her willingness to interact, befriend, and even love those from the common classes is refreshing and gives her great depth of character. I was impressed with the synopsis of the first book which allows readers coming late to the scene to catch up on background information before delving into this one. I will confess to initially being mildly irked at the cliffhanger ending to the story but it achieves its purpose. I am dying to know the answer to the question so I will be first in line to grab book three on its release. The Zoe/Quinton romance or non-romance is an integral part of the story and the authors tease this out perfectly throughout the narrative. I loved this story and cannot wait for the next adventures of Zoe, Quinton, Billy, Charley, and the rest of this gang of somewhat lovable rogues. I highly recommend this read." -Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite

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