I have not read any of the series, so I am unsure of the backdrop. On the downside, I find this book overly descriptive, and therefore, it didn’t feel a natural read. This might have been because I hadn’t read the previous books.

The story draws you in, and by the end, I was glad I had kept going. Warwick and Hogan collect the Crown Jewels. A slick operation carefully planned. But Miles Faulkner has set his heart on pulling off the most outstanding theft in modern history.

As you are drawn in, there is a mix of the past, when a master criminal tried to do the same, and the modern day. The question is whether Faulkner will outsmart Warwick and Hogan.

I recommend reading the previous books before this, as I think this will provide context and make it a better read.

William Warwick returns in the sixth of the series to face his nemesis Miles Faulkner again. This time the crown jewels are at stake as is the reputation of Warwick and that of the rest of his team. The authors research was immaculate as usual. and we learnt a lot about the previous attempt at stealing the crown jewels by Colonel Blood. An exciting story which kept you turning the pages until late into the night. I look forward to further books in this series. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this novel in return. in return for an honest review.

Miles Faulkner has returned to London and is vowing revenge on William Warwick, Commander Hawksby and Ross Hogan. This only intensifies as the Rubens painting that he supposedly donated to the Fitzmolean Museum has been swapped for the copy he actually donated. Faulkner hatches a plan to bring them all down by arranging the heist of the century, to steal the Crown. As Britain welcomes in the Blair era the police have a very short time to sort this out.
As ever, Archer is the consummate storyteller and this book is no exception. I find these novels rather quaint, not quite cosy crime but definitely an edge of the seats thriller. Everything is quite gentlemanly and dated which fits the late 20th century setting. The period references are perfect and this is another wonderfully fun book. It doesn't challenge but it does entertain.

Thanks to netgalley and publishers for arc
I thoroughly enjoy these Jefferey Archer books I have read them all
In this one William Warwick and his police officers are once again up against their arch nemesis Miles Faulkner who has decided to be the first person to steal the Crown Jewels and so get all his hated police officers sacked and hopefully imprisoned once and for all
In between this wickedly complex plan there is art theft over two continents and 3 children writing essays about Captain Blood although Jojo prefers her art to essays but it turns out she may be just as devious as artessimo and Peter after all
Fantastic read very easy page turner even HRH would enjoy!

Good book with a really good pace!

I think I let myself down with this one as I hadn’t read the series before picking this up so I think I missed out on a fair bit because of this. That’s purely on me though and despite this it was still a good read!

Thank you for this book

The Author rarely disappoints, would have liked to have read the previous ones so I was aware of the character.

It took a bit to get into the characters but otherwise a good gripping read with a great plot would recommend it as a holiday read,

“It quickly became clear that Miles knew more about what was going on in the prison than the governor … during all those exiled years in New York only one thing remained constantly on his mind. When will it be safe for me to return to London and exact revenge on first Warwick, then Hogan, and finally the commander?”

My thanks to HarperCollins U.K. for an eARC via NetGalley of Traitors Gate by Jeffrey Archer.

This is Book Six in Archer’s Detective William Warwick series of British police procedurals. While I have read a number of Archer’s books, this was my first experience of this series. However, I found it quite easy to slip into Warwick’s world given the background Archer provided.

It opens in October 1996. Chief Superindendent William Warwick is currently second in command to Commander Hawksby of the elite Royalty Protection Squad based at Scotland Yard.

For the past four years, Warwick has been in charge of the team escorting the Crown Jewels between the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s attendance at the State Opening of Parliament. And for four years the operation has run like clockwork….

Yet this year master criminal Miles Faulkner is planning the most outrageous theft in history. His motive is revenge as he seeks to ruin the careers and reputations of Warwick, Hawksby, and Inspector Ross Hogan. No further details to avoid spoilers.

Archer easily recreates London in the mid-1990s and also provides fascinating details about the infamous Colonel Thomas Blood, who in 1671 made an attempt to steal the Crown Jewels. As someone interested in art history, I also appreciated reading about Beth Warwick’s role at the Fitzmolean Museum.

Overall, I found ‘Traitors Gate’ a great read that was exciting and entertaining. As I finished the novel I wanted to know more about the history of the characters and intend to read the series from the start.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

This is the first book I’ve read from Jeffrey Archer and I am delighted to have discovered that he is a master storyteller!

This story has an intricately detailed plot, interesting and complex characters, and a fascinating insight into the world of fine art, the Tower of London, the State Opening of Parliament and Scotland Yard.

Lots of twists and suspense and a fast pace make this a great read! I haven’t read the previous books in this series, and that didn’t affect my enjoyment at all.

4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Jeffrey Archer and Harper Collins for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Thank you to netgally and to HarperCollins Uk, for allowing me an early access eArc copy of this book.
This ws a very interesting story a crime that is believe to be unlikely it was to happen. Being able to follow the characters it was very intriguing. Seeing how he had developed throughout the story. The story was nicly paced and easily to follow. Being able to follow the investigation to see whats happening and how it was being investigated. The way it had some twists and turns before the ending happened. I enjoyed the ending and I am exicted to read more books by Jeffrey Archer.

Whenever a new Jeffrey Archer book is released you know you’re in for a good read. This is no exception. Full of twists and turns. Settle with a nice drink and curl up with this

A fast-paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns and lots of historical detail.
A well written and well researched book, the latest in the William Warwick series by a talented author.

Buckle your seatbelt and get ready for a bumpy ride!

Trailors Gate can be read as a standalone book, but it's so much better if read in sequence. All the main characters are back: William Warwick, now promoted to Chief Superintendent, is about to match wits with master criminal Miles Faulkner again, while Faulkner's double crossing ex-wife Christina still cannot decide whose side she wants to be on. A fast-paced, thriller with an audacious heist of the Crown Jewels designed to take down Warwick and his team. Lots of subplots and historical details, as well as court appearances featuring Barrister-we-love-to-hate Booth-Watson QC.

Jeffrey Archer delivers.

Fast paced, suspense filled, entertaining, an enjoyable well written read with a great plotline & characters, everything you'd except from Archer and he once again doesn't disappoint.

Miles and William...whats not to like? The story continues in the 6th book and now it leaves me waiting for the seventh. If you have read the previous ones then you are not going to miss this one and the next one and the one after that!

Master storyteller Jeffrey Archer is back with this, the sixth book in the William Warwick series; another slick, fast-paced cops and robbers yarn that is pure entertainment from start to finish.

Once again, William finds himself up against his old nemesis, Miles Faulkner, who is hell bent on revenge after being bested yet again by his arch enemy. Determined to bring Warwick down once and for all, Faulkner plans the most audacious heist: the theft of the Crown Jewels, as they are transported across London to Buckingham Palace for the state opening of parliament.

With a flurry of subplots, including the requisite court case that Archer always writes so well, there’s a heck of a lot going on in this book. But credit where credit’s due. Archer somehow manages to keep it simple; his storytelling such that you never lose track of the plot. The narrative flows at breakneck speed, but it’s an easy, engrossing romp of a read, elevated above the ordinary by the trademark bells and whistles that make Archer’s writing so unique.

Earlier in this series, I feared that the plots were starting to teeter on the formulaic. But with the last two books, Archer has woven in some marvelous historical storytelling that has added a whole new layer of interest for the reader. Here, we’re treated to the true tale of Colonel Thomas Blood, who attempted to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London in 1671.

I absolutely love the cast of characters that Archer has created for this series, and I so enjoy seeing them being further fleshed out with every book. Each time, it’s like meeting up with old friends. I just wish we didn’t have to wait a full twelve months before chewing the fat again.

Many thanks to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, Harper Fiction and Jeffrey Archer for my ARC of 'Traitors Gate' in return for an honest review.

I have read all of the William Warwick series and they have been compelling reading and this is no different. The 'old enemy' Miles Faulkner plans to pull off a truly amazing theft and has everybody in place to carry this out. Most involved are ex-police who have been shown to be corrupt by Chief Superintendent William Warwick.

Yet another great read from this author in a series I don't want to end.

Highly recommended

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins for the advance copy of Traitors Gate but Jeffrey Archer.
The great thing about Jeffrey’s books are they are so easy to read, fast, entertaining and devilishly tricky.
This is the sixth book in the William Warwick series and his old nemesis Miles Faulkner is up to his old tricks and this time he is set on stealing one of the greatest prizes in the United Kingdom. Can William and his team stop him.
A great read from one of the best story writers around today.

Another book in the William Warwick series. Same characters wrapped around a plot to steal the crown jewels. Well written and entertaining, but nothing new here. Looking forward to him writing something original again

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book.

A Jeffrey Archer story never disappoints and this one is no different. Having only read book #5 in the series, this one gives you enough detail that it could be read as a standalone.

Full of double crossing, action and some insight into the history of the Tower of London, the Crown Jewels along with Parliamentary and Royal Family workings there is a lot going on. The information is provided in a way that left me eager to read on.

Miles Faulkner and his legal representative Booth Watson QC are back to cause trouble and take down newly promoted Ch Supt Warwick and Ins Hogan. The plan is to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London during their moving for the opening of Parliament, which Warwick and Hogan have responsibility for.

I loved the detail of the planning, the historical information provided by the way of Warwick’s children on the last attempt to steal the jewels and the tenseness of carrying out the plan itself.

A great read that didn’t disappoint.

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. I found it very enjoyable. The tension built slowly, but the detail provided was excellent. I'm not familiar with the characters who have appeared in previous books, although I have read Jeffrey Archer titles. The research carried out for this work must have taken time as it was very convincing.
I can recommend this to crime readers.