Rory Clements has built a reputation as one of the leading British writers of historical thrillers, blending meticulous research with propulsive, high-stakes storytelling. From his bestselling John Shakespeare series set in Elizabethan England to his wartime spy novels, his books show just how thrilling history can be in the right hands. But which historical thrillers does he admire most as a reader? Here, Clements shares his five favourites… Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel “One of my all-time favourite novels – but does it qualify as a historical thriller? Well, it’s set in the court of Henry VIII, which means it’s...