The Ashes of London
Book description
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
A CITY IN FLAMES
London, 1666. As the Great Fire…
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2 authors picked The Ashes of London as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
In my reading choices, I tend to concentrate on YA, climate fiction, and sci-fi, because that’s what I write. But I also have a long-standing love of whodunnits, and I thought I’d try this one, set in London in the immediate aftermath of the Great Fire in 1666.
I’ve often found that “historical” mysteries get a bit carried away with the history aspect, but not so with The Ashes of London. The character development was rich, the pacing perfect, and the mystery truly intriguing. I also got a great feel for the dangerous political forces at play at the…
Excellent story - set in 1666 during the fire of London it captures the religious tensions and conflicting politics of the era. Charles 11 is on the throne and in pursuit of anyone involved in the execution of his father. No-one feels safe. James Marwood, son of a Puritan, and Cat Lovett, daughter of a renegade Protestant are in a fast-paced murder plot through the narrow streets and ruins of London. Cat is manipulated by her untrustworthy uncle. Marwood is pursuing the murderer while trying to protect his elderly father. Cat tries to escape her uncle’s home and disguises…
From Brendan's list on gripping historical thrillers.
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