Dissolution (The Shardlake Series)

Dive into the dark heart of Tudor England with Dissolution, the gripping first novel in C. J. Sansom's bestselling Shardlake series. This historical fiction masterpiece plunges readers into a time of radical change, where religious upheaval and political intrigue set the stage for a chilling murder mystery.

England, 1537. Under the iron fist of Henry VIII, the country is transforming. As the King asserts his authority over the Church, commissioners are dispatched to investigate the nation's monasteries, leading to their inevitable dissolution. However, at the remote monastery of Scarnsea on the Sussex coast, events take a sinister turn when Cromwell's commissioner, Robin Singleton, is found brutally murdered, his body desecrated.

Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer and a supporter of the ongoing reforms, is tasked by Thomas Cromwell himself to uncover the truth behind the horrific events at Scarnsea. As Shardlake delves deeper into the investigation, he is forced to confront unsettling truths and question his own deeply held beliefs.

Now a major Disney+ original series, Shardlake offers a compelling blend of historical detail and thrilling suspense, featuring a brilliantly unconventional detective at its core.

Key Features:

• First novel in the acclaimed Shardlake series by C. J. Sansom.
• Set against the backdrop of Henry VIII's religious reforms and the dissolution of the monasteries.
• A captivating murder mystery with a richly drawn historical setting.
• Features Matthew Shardlake, a complex and compelling protagonist.
• Now adapted into a major Disney+ original series.

Specifications:

• Author: C. J. Sansom
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Pan
• Publication Date: 9 May 2024
• Edition: New Edit/Cover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 480 pages
• Dimensions: 13 x 3 x 19.7 cm
• Weight: 330 g
• Reading Age: 18 years and up
• ISBN 10: 1035012286
• ISBN 13: 978-1035012282

Experience the intrigue and danger of Tudor England with Dissolution, a must-read for fans of historical fiction and compelling mysteries.