'In The Shadows of London, Andrew Taylor offers us a completely convincing portrait of life in the city and at court in Restoration London. The relationship between the wonderful Cat Hakesby and the extremely likeable if occasionally hapless Marwood is beautifully drawn in this tale of intrigue that seamlessly connects the dankest city yard to the highest echelons of court politics. An absolute delight in a series that goes from strength to strength' S. G. McLean, prize-winning author of the Seeker series 'This is Taylor at his unassailable best.' Financial Times Praise for Andrew Taylor 'A pleasure from start to finish' The Spectator 'Beautifully crafted story' Mystery and Suspense Praise for The Last Protector: 'Confirms his status as one of our finest writers of historical thrillers' The Sunday Times 'There is colour, violence, devotion, courage and fun here. What more could anyone ask of a crime novel?' Literary Review 'Taylor is on reliably good form in this fourth instalment of a series that effortlessly blends history and mystery.' The Times 'A teeming London (in the process of reconstruction after the Great Fire), political chicanery, duels, brothels, court manoeuvrings -- all are grist to Taylor's imaginative mill' The Financial Times 'A brilliant historical novel about Cromwell.

Riveting' Evening Standard 'Superb. Cat, especially, remains one of the most compelling, multifaceted characters in contemporary historical fiction'. Observer 'Taylor's fourth Marwood tale is gripping and rich in detail - 4.5 stars' The Sun 'Boasting political intrigue and evocative period atmosphere, The Last Protector is crime writing at its most elegant and assured' Waterstones blog "[G]reat fun and perfect summer getaway reading"! Globe and Mail.