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The Ashes of London

By: Andrew Taylor
Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
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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…

©2016 Andrew Taylor (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Thriller & Suspense Romance Middle Ages Crime Exciting England Government
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What did you like most about The Ashes of London?

It was full to the brim with everything. As this is currently topical I was aware of what happened but this book weaved a thrilling tale around it all.

What did you like best about this story?

Well written and factual

Which character – as performed by Leighton Pugh – was your favourite?

I couldn't single one out except to say that the women did not sound like pantomime dames which was excellent

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Virtually

Any additional comments?

Am trying desperately to find a similar book.

Could not put it down

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A good narration helps a far-fetched and rather silly story. Better to listen to than read, I suspect.

Overrated

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I liked the way the author created the impression of time and place. There is a feeing of the pressure the lead protagonist feels and the uncertainty that surrounds his life in restoration London.
An enjoyable listen and I have just purchased the follow in novel in the hope that it matches up.

Engaging historical fiction

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I really enjoyed listening to this well-written story. The narrator has a very pleasing voice. .

Murder and Intrigue in old London Town

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Am still not certain why this is not quite a 5 star (there are too many 5 reviews out there), because this has almost every single ingredient for the highest rating. On the plus side it is reliably brilliant on period, superbly read, excellent characters. I think I found the plot a bit too confusing as opposed to twisty or gripping. I definitely intend to complete the series however as I think this forms the basis for a really excellent follow on

Almost brilliant, but not quite

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