The murder of a man in broad daylight on London Bridge is the first indication that the Earl of Clarendon's fears of a rebellion against the newly restored monarchy may be well-founded. His spy, Thomas Chaloner, suspects the assassin may be a member of a group dedicated to seeing the return of Puritanism, and at the same time he learns of a faction close to the King determined to bring back the old ways of the Roman Catholic Church. He discovers, too, that the killing on the Bridge is not the only assault committed there recently, and begins to decipher a link between the violence and the people who manage the Bridge and its tottering, ramshackle buildings. As he moves unobtrusively between White Hall, the elegant mansions along the Strand and the heaving congestion on the only river crossing he becomes aware of an undercurrent of restlessness in the capital. And it soon becomes clear that the groups he is investigating are planning some extraordinary climax to achieve their separate aims on Shrove Tuesday, which gives him very little time to identify the ring-leaders and thwart their intentions ...
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Exciting, intrigue-filled, fast-paced...reinforces this author's place in the front rank of those penning historicals in the genre (Publishers Weekly )
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1664. There is an electric air of foreboding on the streets of London. An atmosphere Thomas Chaloner fears will only take a small spark to ignite into another civil war ...
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Really enjoying following Thomas Chaloner and his exploits through restoration London. Have read a lot of different historical crime novels and this series is very good.
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Wonderful historical mystery series set in relatively uncommon timespan of Restoration London..
I love well researched historical mystery series with fairly decent main character. I take exception to reviewer who complained not all events and plot twists were explained at end of book. This is standard operating procedure for series writers who want their readers coming back to sequels.
I love well researched historical mystery series with fairly decent main character. I take exception to reviewer who complained not all events and plot twists were explained at end of book. This is standard operating procedure for series writers who want their readers coming back to sequels.
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Good read.
I am well hooked on the Chaloner series of thrillers. All stories based on historical fact. Real characters blended into very clever who done its.
Published 3 months ago by David Cox
3.0 out of 5 stars
good but not great
I like the main character but the story was rather confusing and did not really add to the enjoyment of the read
Published 7 months ago by M. French
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dull, obvious style
The very amateurish writing put me off within two pages. No matter how carefully a plot is worked out, it simply cannot compensate for awkward cliche-ridden style. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Psioscotman
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Great book
Just as good as I expected from this author. It lives up to the previous books in this series. I cannot wait until her next Chaloner book.
Published 23 months ago by Hugh
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Really enjoyed this
I really like all the Thomas Chaloner books so really enjoyed this one even if maybe it wasn't quite as good as the first one.
Published 24 months ago by J. HALL-SAY
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Bedtime reading
Book arrived promptly in good condition.
Hopefully an easy and enjoyable read but have not yet read it.
Hopefully an easy and enjoyable read but have not yet read it.
Published on 23 Feb 2011 by Mr. Gordon W. Wait
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The idea was good but it fails to deliver.
The idea is good. Treachery abounds in restoration London. Without giving the story away too much, the hero has a few days to reveal and thwart a dastardly plot. However... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by R. R. Lambert
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