The Saffron Thief 9780008789978 Hardback

ASUNDAY TIMESHISTORICAL FICTION PICK 2026’An enjoyable historical thriller’Sunday Times’Out of the ashes of the Great Fire of London comesan unforgettable tale T. L. Mogford has excelled himself’Michael MorpurgoIswallowedupThe Saffron Thiefin 36 hours. Its atremendouspiece of work Truly superbWilliam BoydIn 1666, England’s saffron industry is booming, with the spice fetching a staggering 4 per poundrivalling gold. Fabian Smith, the sensible second son of a Holborn poulterer, has sacrificed his dreams of adventure for family duty. But when the Great Fire claims his father and his reckless brother plunges them into debt with a ruthless conman, their homeand freedomhang in the balance.Desperate to save his family, Fabian hatches a daring plan: steal the fortune they need. His target? The wealthiest saffron grower in Saffron Walden. Disguised and determined, he arrives just in time for the harvest, only to discover that the townsfolk are far more cunning than he expected.As danger closes in, Fabian must navigate treachery and his own heart, racing against time to save everything he holds dear.’The pace never lets up in this gripping novel’Daily Express’A 17th century treat that stays with one long after finishing’Aspects of HistoryA riveting historical novel’Heat’Historical fiction at its best’Closer’A dangerous race against time. We were grippedBellaReaders loveThe Saffron Thief:An absolute crackerof a story andcant wait for moreIf you likeRobert HarrisandS.J. Parristhenthis is absolutely for youWith awealth of historic detail,plusgreat characters and plot, this book isdifficult to put downA detective storyfull of twists and turnsthat wasunpredictableandunputdownableAvery impressivestart to a new series.Informativeandenjoyable