Dissolution : A Darkly Atmospheric Murder Mystery from the Bestselling Historical Series

(Autor) C.J. Sansom
Formato: Paperback
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Now a major Disney+ original series 'C. J. Sansom's books are arguably the best Tudor novels going' - The Sunday Times Dissolution is the first novel in C. J. Sansom's phenomenal bestselling Shardlake series, perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel and Phillipa Gregory. After one of Cromwell's commissioners is brutally murdered, Matthew Shardlake is drawn into an investigation that becomes darker than he could have ever imagined . . . England, 1537. It is a time of revolution that sees the greatest changes in England since 1066. Henry VIII has proclaimed himself Supreme Head of the Church. The country is waking up to savage new laws, rigged trials and the greatest network of informers it has ever seen. And under the orders of Thomas Cromwell, a team of commissioners is sent throughout the country to investigate the monasteries. There can only be one outcome: dissolution. But on the Sussex coast, at the monastery of Scarnsea, events have spiralled out of control. Cromwell's commissioner, Robin Singleton, has been found dead, his head severed from his body. His horrific murder accompanied by equally sinister acts of sacrilege. Matthew Shardlake, lawyer and long-time supporter of Reform, has been sent by Cromwell to uncover the truth behind the dark happenings at Scarnsea. But Shardlake's investigation soon forces him to question everything that he hears, and everything that he intrinsically believes . . . Follow Shardlake into the dark heart of Tudor England with the next book in the series, Dark Fire.

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Editorial:
Pan Macmillan
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9781035012282
Año de publicación:
2024
Fecha publicación:
9 de Mayo de 2024

C.J. Sansom

C.J. Sansom is a British author known for his historical mystery novels, particularly the popular Shardlake series. His writing style is characterized by detailed historical research, intricate plots, and richly drawn characters. Sansom's contributions to literature include bringing the Tudor era to life through his compelling narratives and shedding light on lesser-known aspects of history. His most famous work is "Dissolution," the first book in the Shardlake series, which follows hunchbacked lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake as he navigates the political intrigue of Henry VIII's court. Sansom's work has had a significant impact on the historical mystery genre, earning him a devoted following of readers worldwide.

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