The Ashes of London
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The Ashes of London
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The Ashes of London
The first book in the No. 1 Times bestselling series
‘This is terrific stuff’ Daily Telegraph ‘A breathtakingly ambitious picture of an era’ Financial Times ‘A masterclass in how to weave a well-researched history into a complex plot’ The Times
The first book in the brilliant historical crime mystery series from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author
The Ashes of London is the first book in the No. 1 Times bestselling series.
‘This is terrific stuff’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A breathtakingly ambitious picture of an era’ – Financial Times
‘A masterclass in how to weave a well-researched history into a complex plot’ – The Times
Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!
A CITY IN FLAMES
London, 1666. As the Great Fire consumes everything in its path, the body of a man is found in the ruins of St Paul’s Cathedral – stabbed in the neck, thumbs tied behind his back.
A WOMAN ON THE RUN
The son of a traitor, James Marwood is forced to hunt the killer through the city’s devastated streets. There he encounters a determined young woman, who will stop at nothing to secure her freedom.
A KILLER SEEKING REVENGE
When a second murder victim is discovered in the Fleet Ditch, Marwood is drawn into the political and religious intrigue of Westminster – and across the path of a killer with nothing to lose…
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The Ashes of London is acclaimed for its intricate blend of history and mystery, set against the backdrop of a post-Civil War London. Critics praise the novel's richly detailed historical setting and multi-layered plot, which comes together brilliantly in a gripping finale. The book is noted for its elegant storytelling and ability to convey the tumultuous atmosphere of the period, with Andrew Taylor recognised for his mastery in both historical accuracy and engaging narrative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008119096
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 January 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 410g
Pages: 496
About the Author
Andrew Taylor is the author of a number of novels, including the Dougal and Lydmouth crime series, the historical thrillers Bleeding Heart Square and The Anatomy of Ghosts, the ground-breaking Roth Trilogy, which was adapted into the acclaimed drama Fallen Angel, and The American Boy, his No. 1 bestselling historical novel which was a 2005 Richard & Judy Book Club choice. He has won many awards, including the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger, an Edgar Scroll from the Mystery Writers of America, the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award (the only author to win it twice) and the CWA's prestigious Diamond Dagger, awarded for sustained excellence in crime writing. He also writes for the Spectator. He lives with his wife Caroline in the Forest of Dean.
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