What a delightful treat for those lovers of historical fiction who like a bit of mystery and crime attached! The Road to Newgate is perfect for such readers. Based on true events, Kate Braithwaite has managed to create characters and situations that both draw the reader in and sometime shock at the same time. Her depiction of London in the 1600's paints a picture of a grim place where suspicion could easily fall on a man or woman at the word of another with dire consequences.

The story is told from the perspectives of the main characters and this gives an interesting insight into their feelings and worries about the situation they find themselves in. All drawn together because of the accusations of an odious man - Titus Oates. Lives are put on the line because of him and Anne and her husband Nathaniel must decide whether to take a stand against him. They need to find out more about Titus. But, is the risk to great?  They begin to question not only themselves but those around them. Who is friend and who is foe?

Kate Braithwaite has a beautiful writing style and the plot of this story made me want to keep reading. I became immersed in the story and the characters and found it absolutely intriguing. I adore books based on real events and the author has really made the events of 1678 really come alive. To be honest, the Popish plot was not something I was very familiar with so the book provided interesting perspectives of the events as they unfolded. An interesting read that I'd highly recommend. It was very clear that Kate Braithwaite had done massive amounts of research for this book and this is reflected in the writing. I thoroughly enjoyed it.