{"product_id":"9780008494155","title":"The Shadows of London: The gripping new historical crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Royal Secret (James Marwood \u0026 Cat Lovett, Book 6)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOver 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA \u003cem\u003eTimes\u003c\/em\u003e Historical Crime Novel of the year\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘An absolute delight in a series that goes from strength to strength’ \u003cstrong\u003eS. G. McLean, prize-winning author of the Seeker series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e﻿\u003c\/strong\u003e‘This is Taylor at \u003cstrong\u003ehis unassailable best\u003c\/strong\u003e’ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eLondon 1671\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe damage caused by the Great Fire still overshadows the capital.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe disfigured body of a man is unearthed in the ruins of the old almshouse, forcing architect Cat Hakesby to stop restoration work. It is clear he has been murdered, and Whitehall secretary James Marwood is ordered to investigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the man’s identity is revealed, it’s clear that there are larger forces at play, and Marwood comes under serious pressure to solve the case. But an old adversary is attempting to stop him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Cat and Marwood follow the threads of corruption into the heart of government, the king himself is being distracted from affairs of state. A young, impoverished Frenchwoman has caught his eye – a quiet affair that will have monumental consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe suspense of this bestselling book by Andrew Taylor, the Sunday Times bestselling author, is palpable as it weaves through the political undercurrents of Renaissance London. The latest in his thrilling series, The Shadows of London is a testament to Taylor's mastery in fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of S G Maclean (The House of Lamentations), C. S. Harris (Who Will Remember), Robert Harris (Conclave), Anthony Horowitz (Magpie Murders), and Sarah Hawkswood (Litany of Lies).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Taylor, Read by Leighton Pugh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889022980245,"sku":"9780008494155","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008494155.jpg?v=1776888412","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008494155","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}