Historical Mystery Lovers discussion

Andrew Taylor
UK flag (b.1951)

aka Andrew Saville

Andrew Taylor is a British crime and historical novelist, winner of the Cartier Diamond Dagger (for lifelong excellence in the genre) and many other awards. His books include the international bestseller, The American Boy (a Richard and Judy selection); the Roth Trilogy (filmed for TV as Fallen Angel); The Anatomy of Ghosts, shortlisted for the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year; The Scent of Death, winner of the Historical Dagger; and The Silent Boy.

He is also the author of three Kindle Singles novellas - Broken Voices; The Leper House; and The Scratch.

He lives on the borders of England and Wales. He is the Spectator's crime fiction reviewer.

James Marwood and Cat Lovett

The Ashes of London
The Fire Court
The King’s Evil
The Last Protector
The Royal Secret
The Shadows of London

Blaines

The Second Midnight
Blacklist
Toyshop

I found this author on our list of featured authors. I have read his books but they sound interesting. He has several other series. The James Marwood and Cat Lovett Series is set in 1666 London. I don't think we have read books in 1600s in quite a while.

never heard of this author - never heard of these titles. Certainly worth a try! Thanks for the suggestion.

For UK members, (not me): another group tells me the six James Marwood and Cat Lovett are on sale. Doesn't apply in US.

I read an Edward Marston novel that featured the great fire in London and found it interesting. So looking forward to this. I have read so many historical fiction authors I like finding someone new.

I am going to tackle Ashes of London this month. I will report back

I also plan / hope to read Ashes this month.

The Ashes of London finished it today. It was better than I expected. Lots of good historical facts of 1666. Mystery woven around Regicide of Charles the I and current king. Main characters Cat and Marwood were well put together. If I can find book 2 I may give it a read.

Well guess this author wasn't too popular

But there have been many winners. I started Ashes but didn't get far. One problem is that a lot of new books were competing for my attention.

I read Ashes. The story was compelling enough to keep me reading, but I did not like it enough to want to read more of the series.

Katy wrote: "I read Ashes. The story was compelling enough to keep me reading, but I did not like it enough to want to read more of the series."

I agree just an okay book

The author has a new book, A Schooling in Murder: The gripping new WWII historical mystery from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Ashes of London that sounds interesting that I may try if my library gets it.

I also read The Ashes of London. It was mostly ok for me but I don't really like changes in POV and this time was no exception. The story was good enough to keep reading though so I won't say no to book 2 if I happen to come across it.