In the second of Sansom's atmospheric, Tudor novels, plots abound, no one is as they seem. Shardlake, defending a girl accused of murder, is again inveigled to work for Thomas Cromwell. He has just twelve days to recover the formula for a legendary substance, which has been discovered in a dissolved monastery's library. On his success or failure hangs the girl's life and also Cromwell's favour with the King. A rollicking, good read.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 45 April 2008 ) |
