Titles in This Set The Ashes of London The Fire Court The King's Evil The Last Protector Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780008609429 Publisher: HarperCollins Age Range: Adult Fiction Overview Step into the smoke, scandal and suspicion of Restoration London with this four-book paperback collection from Sunday Times bestselling author Andrew Taylor. Following clerk-turned-investigator James Marwood and the resourceful Cat Lovett, these interlinked historical crime novels move from the ashes of the Great Fire through courtroom intrigue, royal conspiracy and the lingering shadow of civil war, delivering four immersive mysteries in one brand-new boxed paperback set for fans of atmospheric, character-driven crime fiction. About the Books This collection gathers the first four instalments of Andrew Taylor's acclaimed James Marwood & Cat Lovett series in chronological reading order. In The Ashes of London , London still smoulders from the Great Fire of 1666 when a body is discovered in the ruins of St Paul's Cathedral, drawing Marwood, son of a suspected traitor, into a dangerous hunt for a killer. The Fire Court follows the rebuilding of the city, where a suspicious death near the court overseeing reconstruction pulls Marwood back into a web of corruption and self-interest. The King's Evil raises the stakes further, placing Marwood at the heart of Charles II's court as a scandal involving royal touch-healing threatens to destabilise the monarchy itself. Finally, The Last Protector reopens old civil war wounds when Richard Cromwell, son of the former Lord Protector, returns from exile, forcing Marwood and Cat to navigate a nation still haunted by its recent, bloody past. Across all four novels, Taylor's forensic research into seventeenth-century London — its politics, plague, fire and faith — creates a richly textured backdrop for tightly plotted mysteries. Recurring characters develop across the series, rewarding readers who follow the collection in order, while each book also works as a satisfying standalone mystery for newcomers to the series. Complete four-book paperback set from a Diamond Dagger-winning, Sunday Times bestselling crime author Follows the acclaimed James Marwood & Cat Lovett series in chronological order Meticulously researched Restoration London setting brought vividly to life Twisty, character-driven historical mysteries ideal for crime and historical fiction fans Brand new condition — a great-value gift set or personal collection for series readers Perfect for book clubs and readers who love slow-burn political intrigue About the Author Andrew Taylor is a British crime and historical novelist, winner of the Crime Writers' Association's Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement, as well as the Historical Dagger on three occasions. Born in East Anglia in 1951, he studied at Cambridge before working in libraries and publishing. He has written over forty novels, including the number one bestseller The American Boy and the James Marwood & Cat Lovett series, praised for its atmospheric recreation of seventeenth-century London and its complex, morally shaded characters. Why You'll Love This Collection Four gripping, interconnected mysteries set against one of history's most turbulent periods — perfect for readers who love intelligent plotting, vivid historical detail and a series worth savouring from the very first page. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; ISBN and edition are for the UK paperback set as listed.