The King’s Evil
The King’s Evil by Andrew Taylor is a historical fiction novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 5, 2020. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. Set during the tumultuous reign of King Charles II, the story follows James Marwood, a traitor’s son, who finds himself embroiled in a royal scandal after a body is discovered at the residence of a prominent courtier. As Marwood grapples with the dangerous implications of this murder, he is tasked with covering up the crime, leading him to confront both personal and political stakes.
Readers will encounter a narrative rich in intrigue and deception, as Marwood races against time to uncover the true murderer while protecting those he believes to be innocent. The novel intertwines elements of mystery and romance within the backdrop of Tudor England, exploring themes of loyalty and betrayal. With its focus on private investigators and crime, The King’s Evil offers a compelling glimpse into a historical period marked by peril and ambition.
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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
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