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C. J. Sansom
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
Sovereign
- Pages
- 592
- Published
- 2006
- Language
- English
Synopsis
In 1541, lawyer Matthew Shardlake and his assistant Jack Barak travel to York to prepare for King Henry VIII's royal progress. Their routine legal work turns dangerous when they are tasked with guarding a high-stakes prisoner connected to a local murder and a conspiracy against the crown. Shardlake must navigate a web of northern rebellion and court secrets where one wrong move could lead to the Tower.
Genres
Characters
Matthew ShardlakeProtagonist
Jack BarakSupporting
King Henry VIIISupporting