A sweeping narrative and a host of memorable characters ... shows Walters to be as skilled in historical fiction as she is in the crime genre * Sunday Times * A fascinating book, drawing the reader into the world of vicious politics in the reign of King James II. Told with the masterful skill of a true storyteller, full of action, with characters that light up the historical stage, The Players is a novel that abounds with danger and foreboding. A real page turner that kept me riveted from start to finish. -- Anne O'Brien, Sunday Times bestselling author of A MARRIAGE OF FORTUNE Historical fiction as it should be and at its best. An immersive joy to read that leads me to want more. A work that has been crafted with passion and care and symmetry, and will stand the test of time -- Elizabeth Chadwick, bestselling author of THE SUMMER QUEEN An intricate plot and multi-faceted characters who delight in sparring conversation and dangerous undertakings make Walters' dynamic take on the 17th-century upheaval and its aftermath both subtle and dramatic. * Daily Mail * Sweeping, pacy ... compelling and powerful, this is a carefully crafted and engaging story * Platinum * Walters uses all her skill as a writer of historical fiction to fill in this world and bring it to life. Through her descriptive language, flair for supporting, relevant facts, and wonderfully rounded characters, readers will become immersed in this gripping, late 17th century tale. * Irish Examiner * Walters is a master craftswoman and a tireless historical researcher [ The Players] is an absolute feast of historical fiction * Westmeath Independent * Original and utterly engrossing ... a well-crafted, intelligent and thoroughly engaging read - this is literary historical fiction at its very best * HIstorical Novel Society * Wonderful and sweeping, with a fabulous sense of place and history -- Kate Mosse on THE LAST HOURS Wonderfully engaging ... propulsive * Daily Mail on THE SWIFT AND THE HARRIER * Atmospheric ... gripping * Good Housekeeping on THE SWIFT AND THE HARRIER *