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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…

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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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Set in a recognisable London, recovering from the after blow of political upheaval. An interesting time one foot in the world of the Tudors one foot in the modern world. Wonderfully plotted story without artificial contrivance. Mr Taylor recreates a believable world occupied by mostly believable (not totally convinced by Cat) characters. I intend to read the rest in the series

A recognisable London

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Brings the city and and times to life, with a story that skips along at a brisk pace, all brought together with fantastically performed narration.

Evocative, absorbing, superbly narrated

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The research on the extent and details of the fire in London 1666 is remarkable and brings the situation very much alive. I confess that in a few places I found the descriptions repetitive and even unnecessary, but on the whole they are impressive. The characters are true to their time and none are above criticism, they come to life and are believable, even is sometimes irritating.
The extent of remaining purities is extremely well handled, and entirely consuming, once again bringing to life the problems and mental imbalance of the times.
Above all the storyline is engrossing, quite gripping at times, and impressively interweaving.
It is well written, thoroughly entertaining, and even illuminating regarding the historical facts.
I recommend this book.,

engrossing

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