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The King’s Evil
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
Winner of The HWA Gold Crown 2020
From the No.1 bestselling author of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court comes the next book in the phenomenally successful series following James Marwood at the time of King Charles II.Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!A royal scandal…
In the Court of Charles II, it’s a dangerous time to be alive – a wrong move may lead to disgrace, exile or death. The discovery of a body at the home of one of the highest courtiers in the land could therefore have catastrophic consequences.
A shocking murder…
James Marwood, a traitor’s son, is ordered to cover up the killing. But the dead man is known to Marwood – as is the most likely culprit, Cat Lovett.
The stakes have never been higher…
Marwood is sure Cat is innocent so determines to discover the true murderer. But time is running out. If he makes a mistake, it could threaten the King himself…
‘One of the best historical crime writers today’ The Times
‘If you like C. J. Sansom, or Hilary Mantel, you’ll love Andrew Taylor’ Peter James
‘Effortlessly authentic…gripping…moving and believable. An excellent work’ C. J. Sansom
‘This is historical crime fiction at its dazzling best’ Guardian
‘One of the best historical novelists around’ Sunday Times
‘A breathtakingly ambitious picture of an era’ Financial Times
‘A masterclass in writing for the genre’ Ann Cleeves
‘Andrew Taylor is one of our finest storytellers' Antonia Hodgson
‘Vivid and compelling’ Observer
‘A novel filled with intrigue, duplicity, scandal and betrayal, whose author now vies with another master of the genre, C. J. Sansom’ Spectator
‘Taylor brings the 17th century to life so vividly that one can almost smell it’ Guardian
‘A most artful and delightful book, that will both amuse and chill’ Daily Telegraph
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- Anne
- 17-01-21
Another excellent Marwood & Lovett story
Another excellent Marwood & Lovett story. Loved the intrigue & mystery of this historical novel, continuing the narrative from the previous book. It can work as a stand alone story though. James Marwood seems to be a pawn for everyone & Cat certainly lives up to her name. Looking forward to the next book to see what other dangers befall them.
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- Lenore
- 10-07-22
Gripping
Well read and performed....keeping one's attention from the beginning. I love these historical books based in that period , so easy to imagine what life must have been like for ordinary people and the power those who govern had!
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- Justinn
- 05-11-20
Good story, great narration
A masterpiece of narration by Pugh, bouyed along by a decent story, evoking a good sense of the times.
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- Megan E Hardy
- 25-01-22
Great
The third book, good continuation of a story line in combination with a new mystery.
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- Jenny Ahlin
- 16-06-21
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Must have read and listened to this series five times now. Beautifully written story, realistic and relatable characters, amazing reader and a story that keeps you on your toes even the fifth time you hear it.
Recommend to anyone how likes engaging crime and mystery stories set in historic times... or just anyone who likes a good story.
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- Lucielocks
- 04-06-19
I wonder if they will get together!
I didn't expect that ending. I am looking forward to the next episode, she's so frustrating!
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- Anonymous User
- 26-07-20
Gripping page turner
I thoroughly enjoyed book 3... more adventures with Cat and Marwood.
This book offers a rare snippet of a phase of history we know little about.. Charles 2, the intrigues, loyalties and scheming.. The plot is fast paced and I found that I couldn’t wait to llisten to it everyday. I am so delighted that there is book 4, which I’ve bought already. A superb historical thriller, which includes the attitudes, morals and values of it’s time in history. Fascinating..,,
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- Ted Levey
- 02-03-23
Intriguing , interesting and very engaging rom
Intriguing , interesting and very engaging. The story rattled along at a good pace. Enough background information to make it plausible to someone who's knowledge of the Restoration period is sketchy at best. I like the style in which the series is written with half of it in the voice of the main protagonist and half in the voice of an observer. The most interesting character is only partly visible. Very entertaining stuff.
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- Learning is fun!
- 05-05-21
Another enjoyable & moving story
Mr Taylor has really caught the period well in these Marwood novels. The darkness, despair, intrigue and mystery all play together well to make another story full of twists & turns even to the end.
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- sea squirrel
- 29-05-21
brilliant
brilliant, immersive historical novel. can't wait to read the next one and enter the world of Marwood and Cat.
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