The latest outing in the hugely popular Marwood and Lovett series is another success.

The Last Protector has a different feel to the previous books. It not a murder mystery which see's our protagonists in a race against time to catch the killer. Its a book full of intrigue and mystery. The plot revolves around Richard Cromwell sneaking back into London, and falling foul of the Duke Of Buckingham's plots on seizing the throne.

I love the continued development of the relationship between Marwood and Lovett, and the ever increases cast of characters involved in their lives.

As ever, Taylor's descriptions of 17th century London are visually stunning. He really draws the reader into the lives of Londoners under Charles II in such a vivid way.

A brilliant read yet again, bring on book 5!