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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 Thrillers Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Romance Exciting England City
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Very slow story

I love historical fiction and thrillers. Absolutely loved the perdu of and enjoyed the descriptions. But in the end did not feel like listening to the end. It was getting too long and slow to develop to retain - my somewhat difficult to retain- attention. This said others may not have the same problem.

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really enjoyed this historical murder mystery

I really enjoyed picking up all the pieces as they are covered the murders but also learning about this time in history was educational in a fun way. listened to it most while running really made me forget how far I was running.

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Well worth a buy

A very well read story which takes you all over 1666 London.
Great storyline which leads you to an interesting climax.
Well worth a go

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A new take on the Restoration.

I wasn't sure I'd I'd enjoy this series to begin with but I'm very glad I continued listening. All the intrigue and interest of the period as London battled some of it's most difficult years are mixed with the emotions & fears that lay beneath the surface. A good story & a fitting end

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Slow but steady story

It took me a while to settle into the slow pace of this story, but I’m glad I persisted. An interesting listen; a mix of fact and fiction that was most enjoyable. Looking forward to the next one.

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A new writer to me

This is a new writer for me and I have to say I really enjoyed this production. The narrator took on lots of different voices and it was never dull. I will definitely look out more of these books on audible.

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An enjoyable listen of a good story

Well written and performed. Definitely worth the time it took to listen. A good example of the historical fiction genre.

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Great story line

Loved this book. Great characters developed as the story evolved. I have downloaded the follow up book already

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Well worth a listen

Historically well researched, with interesting characters and intruiging plot line. The narrator is excellent.

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Murder and Intrigue in old London Town

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

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