Best to read in sequence, starting with Dissolution. The Shardlake series is by far my favorite historical mystery series, and I highly recommend all his books. Sansom is the bestselling author of the critically-acclaimed Matthew Shardlake series, as well as the runaway 1 international bestsellers Dominion and Winter in Madrid.

Shardlake is a very compelling and sympathetic character.

There is great suspense and also fascinating insights into court intrigue. Sansom is such an exceptional writer whose vast research and attention to d etail makes the reader feel as though they are back in that era, experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells of medieval London. Matthew Shardlake is a prominent lawyer assigned to find a missing manuscript written by the king’s sixth wife, Queen Katherine Parr, who is in the reformist camp. ‘Sansom has the trick of writing an enthralling. 'When it comes to intriguing Tudor-based narratives, Hilary Mantel has a serious rival' - Sunday Times. I just finished the sixth book in the Matthew Shardlake series titled Lamentation and I am already lamenting that I am one book away from finishing the series (but hol d out hopes that Sansom will continue it)! The story takes place in 16th century London during the last days of Henry VIII, a volatile time marked by a struggle between the old Catholic faith and the Protestant reformers. Perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel's The Mirror and The Light, Matthew Shardlake is back in the sixth book in the Shardlake series, from number one bestselling author C. This book review of Lamentation was written by Nancy from our Bainbridge Branch. The Catholic party focuses its attack on Henrys sixth wife-and Matthew Shardlakes old mentor-Queen Catherine Parr. Lamentation by C J Sansom, book review: Shardlake’s back, better than ever.

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