C. J. Sansom
C. J. Sansom
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C. J. Sansom wrote the Matthew Shardlake series, which follows a lawyer solving crimes in Tudor England. His books, including Dissolution and Dark Fire, blend historical detail
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The Matthew Shardlake series should be read in publication order to follow the chronological development of the characters and overarching historical events. The books are Dissolution, Dark Fire, Sovereign, Revelation, Heartstone, Lamentation, and Tombland.
The Matthew Shardlake series has been adapted into a television series. The first book, Dissolution, is the basis for the initial season.
C. J. Sansom is best known for his Matthew Shardlake historical mystery series, which is set in Tudor England during the reign of Henry VIII. His work is characterized by meticulous historical research and intricate plotting.