Meet Matthew Shardlake, eyes and ears of Thomas Cromwell, as he attempts to unravel a suspicious death within a Benedictine monastery on the eve of the Dissolution. I am predisposed to enjoy historical crime novels - and this one certainly does not disappoint. The Tudor background, full of tension, is brought to life, without resorting to heavy-handed learning or pseudo dialogue. Shardlake himself is an interesting and flawed protagonist. I shall certainly look for more.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 44 February 2008 ) |
