The Royal Secret
The Royal Secret by Andrew Taylor, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022, is a historical fiction novel that continues the story of James Marwood and Cat Lovett during the reign of King Charles II. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds as two young girls conspire to commit murder through witchcraft, leading to the mysterious death of a government clerk. James Marwood is tasked with the investigation, which soon reveals unexpected dangers.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tale that intertwines mystery and romance against a backdrop of Tudor intrigue. As Marwood delves into the investigation, architect Cat Hakesby navigates her own challenges while working on a prestigious commission for the King’s beloved. The plot thickens as a royal secret emerges, one that has the potential to alter the course of England and Europe. This edition offers a detailed exploration of crime, private investigation, and the complexities of life during a tumultuous historical period.
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From the No.1 bestselling author of The Last Protector and The Ashes of London comes the next book in the phenomenally successful series following James Marwood and Cat Lovett during the time of King Charles II.
Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold! A Times Best Paperback of 2022
Two young girls plot a murder by witchcraft. Soon afterwards a government clerk dies painfully in mysterious circumstances. His colleague James Marwood is asked to investigate – but the task brings unexpected dangers.
Meanwhile, architect Cat Hakesby is working for a merchant who lives on Slaughter Street, where the air smells of blood and a captive Barbary lion prowls the stables. Then a prestigious new commission arrives. Cat must design a Poultry House for the woman that the King loves most in all the world.
Unbeknownst to all, at the heart of this lies a royal secret so explosive that it could not only rip apart England but change the entire face of Europe…
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