It is 1066 and London is burning. A body ha been found near St. Paul’s
in the livery of Lord Alderley. Master Williamson who works at Scotland
Yard has ordered James Marwood to join him in taking the news of the
death of his servant to Alderley. Williamson then assigns Marwood to
investigate the death.
Six weeks later another body is found, having been killed in the same
manner as the first. Marwood is sent to investigate this one, too. He
is also persuaded to search for the missing niece of Alderley. His
search takes him to Harwich, where he is poisoned. Marwood survives, but
finds that Alderley has sold his niece, Cat’s inheritance. His new
knowledge puts him under the auspices of Chaffinch, who is a confidant
of the king. Marwood does not like the situation.
The king wants Marwood's help in finding one of the men responsible for
the execution of his father, a Thomas Lovett, who is the father of
Alderley’s niece. Can Marwood find the niece and her father and bring
them before the king so that he can have his retribution?
Author Andrew Taylor’s historical novel is a combined thriller, spy
novel and murder mystery all woven together to make a brilliant read. I
thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading the sequel.
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