The Last Queen of England, Steve Robinson
The Last Queen of England, Steve Robinson
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The Last Queen of England

Author: Steve Robinson

Narrator: Steve Robinson

Unabridged: 7 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 03/18/2014


Synopsis

While on a visit to London, American genealogist Jefferson Tayte’s old friend and colleague dies in his arms. Before long, Tayte and a truth-seeking historian, Professor Jean Summer, find themselves following a corpse-ridden trail that takes them to the Royal Society of London, circa 1708.What to make of the story of five men of science, colleagues of Isaac Newton and Christopher Wren, who were mysteriously hanged for high treason?As they edge closer to the truth, Tayte and the professor find that death is once again in season. A new killer, bent on restoring what he sees as the true, royal bloodline, is on the loose...as is a Machiavellian heir-hunter who senses that the latest round of murder, kidnapping, and scandal represents an unmissable business opportunity.The Last Queen of England is a racing thriller with a heart-stopping conclusion. It is the third book in the Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery series but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.Revised edition: This edition of The Last Queen of England includes editorial revisions.

About Steve Robinson

Steve Robinson drew upon his own family history for inspiration when he imagined the life and quest of his genealogist-hero, Jefferson Tayte. The talented London-based crime writer, who was first published at age 16, always wondered about his own maternal grandfather – “He was an American GI billeted in England during the Second World War,” Robinson says. “A few years after the war ended he went back to America, leaving a young family behind and, to my knowledge, no further contact was made. I traced him to Los Angeles through his 1943 enlistment record and discovered that he was born in Arkansas…”Robinson cites crime writing and genealogy as ardent hobbies – a passion that is readily apparent in his work.He can be contacted via his website www.steve-robinson.me or his blog at steverobinsonauthor.blogspot.com.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Jonathan on 2015-02-25 09:53:15

News flash: Acheologists have recently discovered the bones of the despised Richard III, and DNA tests showed that the current queen is not descended from him in any way. This news was in a small article on page 10 of the Guardian newspaper and raised no ripples anywhere else. So this mystery novel based on the idea that there might be someone out there with a greater claim to the throne than Eliz II seems kind of silly since the DNA test suggests that there must be hundreds of them. The idea that the disclosure of this new claimant would destroy the British government and bring down the monarchy is downright laughable. Article II of the Treaty of Union in1707 makes it clear that Parliament makes the rules that determine who will be the monarch. So this book ends up being a well written, action packed thriller about ... nothing. At least it is read by the inestimable Simon Vance, so you can enjoy his wonderful range of accents while also laughing at his attempt at an American accent which sounds more like Sean Connery than an American.

Goodreads review by Kylie

Another enjoyable entry in the Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery series, this one seeing JT back in London having dinner with friends, when his oldest friend and mentor is gunned down before him. JT is immediately on the case, thinking that whatever his friend was working on was the cause of his......more

Goodreads review by B J

Find an eye-catching historical fact (such as Queen Anne experiencing 18 pregnancies, but having no child live beyond the age of eleven and none survive her); discover that a group of respected intellectuals were executed towards the end of her reign under mysterious circumstances; create a conspira......more

Goodreads review by David

A genealogical plot about a potential conspiracy in 1700 about the line of succession of the British monarchy - an overly complex plot with multiple players then follows a series of murders, turning into a violent thriller where genealogy seems only a bit part. Not was good as his previous book, in......more


Quotes

“If you love a little history with your mystery, you’re going to love Steve Robinson’s genealogical crime series…Robinson knows how to spin generations of begats into an edge of your seat experience.” —Cathy Cole, Kittling Books“It was so hard to stop reading when I was jet-lagged and exhausted that I actually woke up at 5 a.m. to finish the book. Now, that’s suspense!” The Family Curator“I’ve read and really enjoyed all of Steve’s books, and it’s hard to say which is best because they’re all great.” —GenealogyUK.com“If you’re a Dan Brown fan, like I am, this book is fantastic.” A Year in the Life of a Reader“If you love a good mystery story, you won’t go wrong with this series.” Go Buy the Book