The Ashes of London
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Narrated by:
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Leighton Pugh
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By:
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Andrew Taylor
About this listen
‘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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- Garance Watford
- 26-05-23
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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- Brian Lomax
- 10-08-18
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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- John P. Allum
- 28-10-20
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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- Mr
- 22-11-17
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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- Careful Shopper
- 25-04-21
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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- Anonymous User
- 14-06-22
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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- S M Drew
- 04-06-23
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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- Karin
- 22-08-17
Fire of London
Very enjoyable. Well researched. I learned quite a bit about this period. This is a neglected period of history. I liked the main character but was a little perturbed by the character of Catherine. I think she was as ruthless as her father in her own way. The reader was very good. The voice used is really important to me.
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- Kat
- 21-04-21
Great listen
very well written and excellently narrated. historically accurate, it's obviously very well researched. I like this narrator. he is easy to listen to even when he is using womens voices. it's a long listen but I wasn't bored nor did my concentration waver at any point as often happens with long books.
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- Kirsty Mackay
- 01-05-21
Another Good Read
Found this book fascinating starting with the Great Fire of London entwining a Murder mystery
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