‘I loved this! It's a treat to read a book that is so immersive, that pulls the reader into an entirely different world…This is a complex story told with clarity – a masterclass in writing for the genre’ Ann Cleeves, bestselling author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope series
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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…
Praise for Andrew Taylor
‘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
Reviews
'The King’s Evil is an absolute treat from start to finish – a hugely engaging, atmospheric historical thriller with not one but two smart and lovable protagonists. Andrew Taylor is one of our finest storytellers' Antonia Hodgson
‘Taylor, one of the best historical crime writers today, is on great form with this novel. The plot weaves in and out of Restoration politics with seamless grace’ The Times
‘Few historical novelists write with more authority and a greater sense of authenticity than Andrew Taylor’ Sunday Times
