C. J. SansomHistorical Fiction · Mystery
Heartstone
Synopsis
In the summer of 1545, lawyer Matthew Shardlake is sent to Portsmouth to investigate a legal dispute involving a young ward of the court. As the French fleet approaches the English coast for a massive invasion, Shardlake uncovers a dark secret linked to the King's own past. He must navigate a city on the brink of war while the Mary Rose prepares for its final, disastrous voyage.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceAbuse









