{"product_id":"james-marwood-cat-lovett-series-andrew-taylor-4-book-set-fiction-paperback","title":"James Marwood \u0026 Cat Lovett Series by Andrew Taylor 4 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ashes of London\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Fire Court\u003cbr\u003e\nThe King's Evil\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Protector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780008609429\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection gathers the first four instalments of Andrew Taylor's acclaimed James Marwood \u0026amp; Cat Lovett series in chronological reading order. In \u003cem\u003eThe Ashes of London\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. \u003cem\u003eThe Fire Court\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003eThe King's Evil\u003c\/em\u003e 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, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Protector\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete four-book paperback set from a Diamond Dagger-winning, Sunday Times bestselling crime author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows the acclaimed James Marwood \u0026amp; Cat Lovett series in chronological order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeticulously researched Restoration London setting brought vividly to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwisty, character-driven historical mysteries ideal for crime and historical fiction fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition — a great-value gift set or personal collection for series readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for book clubs and readers who love slow-burn political intrigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAndrew 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 \u003cem\u003eThe American Boy\u003c\/em\u003e and the James Marwood \u0026amp; Cat Lovett series, praised for its atmospheric recreation of seventeenth-century London and its complex, morally shaded characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; ISBN and edition are for the UK paperback set as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44003820339437,"sku":"PLD15050","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/james-marwood-cat-lovett-4-book-set-andrew-taylor-paperback-1.jpg?v=1784328292","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/james-marwood-cat-lovett-series-andrew-taylor-4-book-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}