A book she has written, lamentation of a sinner, has disappeared from her private apartments. Shardlake is a hunchbacked lawyer in the time of henry viii. Lamentation is the sixth book in the wonderful matthew shardlake series written by the excellent author c. Shardlake series cj sansom author bryan dick narrator 2016 dissolution shardlake series book 1 c. The sixth and to date most recent book from cj sansom featuring lawyer matthew shardlake. One of britains bestselling historical novelists, c. Sansoms writing style or narrative, but it pales in comparison to this classic. Sansom came to prominence with the shardlake series, his historical mystery series set in the reign of henry viii in the 16th century. The novel is set in 1537, a year where england saw many changes. After working in a variety of jobs, he retrained as a solicitor and practised in. Oct 29, 2014 the last shardlake novel, heartstone, was based on new evidence sansom had uncovered to suggest that henrys sixth wife, catherine parr, was present at portsmouth in 1545 when the mary rose sank. Here at, we have the official list of new and upcoming c.
Sansom has garnered a wider audience and increased critical praise with each new novel published. Sansom is a confirmed bachelor anyway and doesnt seem to think its important. Sansom is a real historian and depicts such a fascinating world for shardlake to inhabit. As usual, the intricate plot is tightly constructed and, for a long novel, comparatively fast moving, while the authors knowledge of the period creates a colourful and credible context within which the. Oct, 2017 heartstone by cj sansom october, 2017 as part of my reading the walter scott prize project, i knew that i would, at some point, need to read cj sansoms heartstone, which was shortlisted for the prize in 2011. Carre are beside diarmaid maccullochs new biography of thomas cromwell. Shardlake has had the call to play the reading festival. In many ways, shardlake is a man out of time, with a worldview too progressive for. Buy dissolution the shardlake series new editcover by sansom, c. That, combined with new laws, rigged trials and general distrust is tearing the nation apart. Impeccably researched and written in captivating prose, bestseller margaret georges first book in five years tell the tales of neros journey from innocent youth to infamous ruler, an epic tale of the lengths to which man. Cj sansom shardlake new book the shardlake series is a.
Sansom was educated at birmingham university, where he took a ba and then a phd in history. Sansom author 2004 dissolution shardlake series book 1 c. Sansom follows the further adventures of matthew shardlake, serjeant at law heartston e, 2011, etc. Shardlake is fascinating, striking a contrast with his belief in the good of the reformation and growing.
Hello, my names matthew shardlake and im not allowed a single happy thought in my whole life. Othersincluding shardlakes mortal enemy, sir richard richfollow royal tides. Sansom author of dominion, winter in madrid and the historical crime series shardlake. Two years after the death of henry viii, england is sliding into chaos the nominal king, edward vi, is eleven years old. Sansom is the bestselling author of the acclaimed shardl. Barak seems like a thug at first but sansom slowly reveals the man behind the tough exterior.
That said, dissolution reminded me an awful lot of the name of the rose. Aug 21, 2018 lamentation by cj sansom august 21, 2018 august 21, 2018 when i heard the exciting news that there was a new shardlake novel tombland coming in october, i remembered that i still needed to read lamentation, the sixth book in the series, so i put it on my 20 books of summer list to ensure that i would read it sooner rather than later. Shardlake works on commission initially from thomas cromwell in dissolution and dark fire. Heartstone by cj sansom october, 2017 as part of my reading the walter scott prize project, i knew that i would, at some point, need to read cj sansoms heartstone, which was shortlisted for the prize in 2011. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lamentation the shardlake series book 6. After a long battle with cancer, the author cj sansom is back. Lamentation by cj sansom august 21, 2018 august 21, 2018 when i heard the exciting news that there was a new shardlake novel tombland coming in october, i remembered that i still needed to read lamentation, the sixth book in the series, so i put it on my 20 books of summer list to ensure that i would read it sooner rather than later. Set within the 16th century, they work not only entertaining mysteries, but as quality examinations of time during henry the viiis reign as well. Amid ancient monasteries destroyed, monks pensioned off.
Bbc radio 4 15 minute drama, cj sansom dissolution. Sansom puts over the dangerous, divisive atmosphere of 16th century london well a place where a misplaced word can get you arrested, and where religion is an increasingly dangerous business. The simple language, the style and the ability to explain the historical details clearly as a picture in front of their eyes are the prominent features of the shardlake. Heartstone this is the fifth story in cj sansom s matthew shardlake series. I have written before in this newsletter about his superb mystery novels set in london in the time of king henry viii, though in this latest one it is henrys young son edward who is on the throne. A new york times notable crime book of 2011 engrossing. Sansom new releases with out continously updated guide. Aug 26, 2012 that said, dissolution reminded me an awful lot of the name of the rose. Christopher john sansom is a british writer of historical crime novels. Matthew shardlake, the hunchback serjeant of the tudor courts, undertakes his fifth series of cases revelation, 2009, etc.
As with all the shardlake books there is an admirable dedication to historical accuracy in terms of known details though it is a fictional story so dont take anything too seriously. Matthew shardlake is a lawyerdetective in the court of henry viii. Cj sansom has produced another brilliant shardlake novel, this time involving a 16th century serial killer inspired by the book of revelations. A roundup of some of the best history books of 2017, from ken follett to andrew marr and tudor england to revolutionary russia. The series protagonist is the hunchbacked lawyer matthew shardlake, who is assisted in his adventures. Unfortunately though, the name of the rose was a lot better. The reformist group at courtis an alliance of family interests, and the queen is mired in the middle. The series protagonist is the hunchbacked lawyer matthew shardlake, who is assisted. Heartstone this is the fifth story in cj sansoms matthew shardlake series. Matthew shardlake, an ethical man, is finding that the behaviour of both sides is making him lose his faith in god. Most famous for his matthew shardlake series of books, sansom has been creating his unique brand of historical mystery novels for many years now.
It is a time of turmoil both in political and religious circles where there are great. Sansom 6 books set dissolution, dark fire, sovereign, revelation, heartstone, lamentation by c. Sansoms number one bestselling shardlake series, tombland takes his lawyerdetective deep into the heart of a mystery that threatens the very foundations of the tudor dynasty. Henry viii is marshaling forces for a war with france, but no one will conscript a crippled lawyer. Shardlake is a superb creation who gains more substance with each new book. Henry viii has ordered the dissolution of the shelve dissolution. Shardlake is asked by henrys sixth wife queen catherine parr to investigate the theft of a book from her apartments in the palace.
I read dissolution by cj sansom at the very end of 2017, and although it took me a little while to get into it, but by the time i was a third of the way through i was hooked and raced through the remainder. Sansom author steven crossley narrator 2011 dissolution shardlake series book 1 c. But his involvement with a murder case, defending a girl accused of brutally murdering her young cousin, brings him once again into contact with the kings chief minister and a new assignment. Set during the reign of tudor monarch henry viii it features heavily on the religious conflict of the period. This book involves a mystery with the kings last wife, catherine parr. Well, okay, were playing a reading festival but its a cracker. Matthew shardlake, the lawyer protagonist of sansoms series of tudor detective novels, is asked by the queen, catherine parr, to help with a most delicate matter. The shardlake series is a series of historical mystery novels by c. Sansom has revealed that he has cancer and that tombland could be his last book. Sansom has said that he plans to write further shardlake novels taking the lawyer into the reign of elizabeth i.
Spin takes on a new lease of life under henry and cromwell. Done by the time shardlake takes up the search, one man has already died for the book, and another swiftly follows. Like the best of historical novels, dark fire immerses the reader in the perioda time of turmoil and uncertainty, power struggles and religious strife. Shardlake is a lawyer in tudor england during the reign of henry viii.
Ketts rebellion is brought to life, the feelings of the ordinary people and the dilemma that shardlake has with his sympathies is. Sep 29, 2015 the sixth and to date most recent book from cj sansom featuring lawyer matthew shardlake. Oh thank god, i was so depressed after the last one. Sansom 2017, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. After working in a variety of jobs, he retrained as a solicitor and practised in sussex, until becoming a fulltime writer. J sansom who is a lawyer himself is able to put himself in the place of shardlake and narrate the stories with the tone that makes even a nonreader get involved in his books. Sansom was educated at birmingham university, where he took a ba and then a ph. The first book in a new series, the confessions of young nero is the story of a boys ruthless ascension to the throne. Sansom good read and 2019, 2020, 2021 release dates here. The novel sparked the bestselling shardlake series, following the sixteenthcentury lawyerdetective matthew shardlake and his assistant jack barak as. Sansom, set in the reign of henry viii in the 16th century. The burning time tells the true story behind some of the key players in c. The different world festival 29th july is a family friendly spectacular that was a huge success when it began last year.
Lamentation the shardlake series book 6 kindle edition. Matthew shardlake, believing himself out of favour with thomas cromwell, is busy trying to maintain his legal practice and keep a discreet profile. Slim to zero chance of a woman, id say, since he keeps banging on about how old he is and c. Cj sansoms shardlake lives to fight another day news. It is a time of turmoil both in political and religious circles where there are great conspiracies, blood and death. J download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
An enthralling bbc radio 4 fullcast adaptation of the fifth novel in c. Dissolution was adapted in 10 episodes for bbc radio 4 in september 2012, and revelation in march 2017. Sansoms shardlake novels and hilary mantels wolf hall. Jun 12, 2017 matthew shardlake, the lawyer protagonist of sansoms series of tudor detective novels, is asked by the queen, catherine parr, to help with a most delicate matter. Sansom new releases, 2020 books book release dates. Fans of cj sansom will love this new story which continues to play to his strengths of taking often overlooked historical events and bringing them to a wider audience. Here you will find exclusive insights and behindthescenes.
We are meeting to discuss his new novel, the latest in the shardlake series, which has the sleuthlawyer untangling a murder during the peasant uprisings of 1549. Sansoms bestselling tudor crime series, featuring lawyerdetective matthew shardlake. Sansom came to prominence with the shardlake series, his historical mystery series set in the reign of henry viii in. The series main character is the hunchbacked lawyer matthew shardlake, who is assisted in his adventures by mark poer, then jack barak and also nicholas overton. Shardlake returns in this atmospheric bbc radio 4 fullcast adaptation of the fourth novel in c. Revelation in 2017, and heartstone in 2018, all adapted by colin macdonald as 10part serials. The last shardlake novel, heartstone, was based on new evidence sansom had uncovered to suggest that henrys sixth wife, catherine parr, was present at portsmouth in 1545 when the mary rose sank. The last shardlake novel, heartstone, was based on new evidence sansom had uncovered to suggest that henrys sixth wife, catherine parr, was present at portsmouth in.
King henry viii has proclaimed himself as the supreme head of the church. I get a stamp on a waterstones card every time i spend. Sansom worked first as a historian and then as a lawyer before combining both in his darkly fascinating novel of monastic murder and politics in his first novel dissolution. Oct 23, 2014 lamentation is the sixth book in the wonderful matthew shardlake series written by the excellent author c. Parr writes a small book called lamentation of a sinner about her personal faith. Lamentation the shardlake series book 6 kindle edition by sansom, c. Harsh new laws, rigged trials, networks of informers, and queen anne boleyn herself executed on questionable chargesthe scene is set for.