Author: cjsansom
During the political upheaval of Tudor-era England, the lawyer Matthew Shardlake must decide where his loyalties lie in “one of the best ongoing mystery series” for fans of Hilary Mantel (Christian Science Monitor). LONGLISTED FOR THE SIR WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION Spring, 1549. Two years after the death of Henry VIII, England is sliding into chaos. The nominal king, Edward … after the death of Henry VIII, England is sliding into chaos. The nominal king, Edward VI, is eleven years old. His uncle, Edward Seymour, Lord Hertford, rules as Edward’s regent and Protector. In the kingdom, radical Protestants…
“The best detective story I’ve read since The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” (The Guardian): In Tudor England, attorney Matthew Shardlake investigates the puzzling murder of a glazier — and finds himself drawn into a conspiracy involving King Henry VIII… With over 11,300 five-star Goodreads ratings!
“Historical mystery at its finest” (Booklist): In 16th-century England, Matthew Shardlake uncovers shocking secrets as he investigates crimes against a young ward. “An entirely engrossing novel with an intriguing twist” (Daily Express), with over 7,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.
“Remarkable” (P. D. James): In 16th-century England, a gruesome murder at a monastery sends Matthew Shardlake and his protégé, Mark Poer, on a dangerous search for the killer… “Cunningly plotted and darkly atmospheric” (Publishers Weekly), with nearly 11,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.
As Henry VIII lies on his deathbed, an incendiary manuscript threatens to tear his court apart. Summer, 1546. King Henry VIII is slowly, painfully dying. His Protestant and Catholic councilors are engaged in a final and decisive power struggle; whoever wins will control the government. As heretics are hunted across London, and radical Protestants are burned at the stake, the Catholic party … party focuses its attack on Henry’s sixth wife — and Matthew Shardlake’s old mentor — Queen Catherine Parr. Shardlake, still haunted by his narrow escape from death the year before, steps into action when the beleaguered and…