In this sixth Shardlake novel, set in Henry VIII's final months, our hero is reluctantly drawn into an intricate plot concerning a stolen manuscript, which puts him, his associates and the Queen, Katherine Parr, in mortal danger. Dissidents are burnt alive. Lawyer and Historian, Sansom, brings Tudor London vividly to life, his characters, rich or poor, breathe. See back issues of bookswelike to read reviews of the previous books in the series. Let's hope this one is not the last.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 75 Winter 2015 ) |
