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‘Taylor remains to my mind at the top of the list of historical novelists writing in English today’ Reviewing the Evidence ‘This gripping mystery is even better than its predecessor, The Ashes of London’ Sunday Express S Magazine ‘This atmospheric murder mystery by Andrew Taylor is a real treat’ The Times ‘Once again, Taylor combines his detailed research with a deviously twist-laden storyline’ Observer ‘With a fast-moving, complex plot underpinned by solid but unobtrusive research and plenty of drama and intrigue, Taylor brings the 17th century to life so vividly that one can almost smell it’ Guardian ‘Marwood and Lovett’s search for a killer in the sooty streets of 1660s London is an atmospheric pleasure, full of twists and memorable characters’ The Times ‘This is how historical crime should be written, with rich authenticity underpinning a twisting plot’ The Times Cunningly plotted and movingly written, it’s a fascinating portrait of a city, and its people, recovering from trauma’ Mick Herron, bestselling author of Slow Horses ‘Andrew Taylor’s historical crime novels have proved a benchmark for the genre, and The Fire Court is no exception. Then comes a third death… and Marwood and Cat are forced to confront a vicious killer who threatens the future of the city itself. Accident? Or another murder…?ĭetermined to uncover the truth, Marwood turns to the one person he can trust – Cat Lovett, the daughter of a despised regicide. James Marwood, a traitor’s son, is thrust into this treacherous environment when his father discovers a dead woman in the very place where the Fire Court sits. Now, guided by the Fire Court, the city is rebuilding, but times are volatile and danger is only ever a heartbeat away. Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold! From No.1 bestselling author Andrew Taylor comes the sequel to the phenomenally successful The Ashes of London