Revelation (The Shardlake series, 4)

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Mechler, Anita (10 February 2022). "CJ Sansom Wins Diamond Dagger Award". Library Journal . Retrieved 19 January 2023. Hardyment, Christina (28 March 2008). "Revelation". The Sunday Times . Retrieved 19 September 2010. But when his old friend is found brutally murdered, he promises his widow to find this killer and bring him to justice, and during his investigations his search for the truth will lead him to both Cranmer and Catherine Parr, and the dark prophecies of the Book of Revelation.

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Starred Review. Readers will be absorbed in Shardlake's pursuit of this demented murderer. Highly recommended for all historical mystery collections. The Shardlake series is a series of historical mystery novels by C. J. Sansom, set in the reign of Henry VIII in the 16th century. We are in a mad and furious world, Matthew. Mundus furiosus. Each side railing against the other, preaching full of rage and hatred. The radicals foretelling the end of the world. To the conversion of some, and the confusion of many."And with that, the monastery is cursed, haunted by murder and deception for the next five centuries. Arriving to conduct the investigation is Sir Symon Cole and his spouse, Gwenllian, who soon learn that undertone voices suggest that what happened to the prior, was an act of divine punishment. Perfect for fans of HIlary Mantel and Philippa Gregory, C. J. Sansom's bestselling adventures of Matthew Shardlake continue in the fourth book, the haunting Revelation.

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This tale is set in the year AD 1543, and King Henry VIII has set his sights on Catherine Parr, to become as his new, and sixth wife. With this installment in the Matthew Shardlake series, I think I can safely say that CJ Sansom has taken his place as my second favorite modern author (Sharon Kay Penman being my favorite). I have given this book some time to swirl around in my mind since I finished it, and I'm still not sure that I can do it justice. The King did not look kindly on those who kept secrets from him. I realized I was involved again in something that could get me in bad odour with the King. Something dangerous. A second time, I might not survive. Yet I had sworn; there was nothing to do but go on.”C. J. Sansom's bestselling adventures of Matthew Shardlake continue in the fourth title of the series, the haunting Revelation. Walter Scott historical fiction shortlist announced". BBC News. 1 April 2011 . Retrieved 12 June 2011. While King Henry VIII lies on his deathbed, his Protestant and Catholic councillors are deeply embroiled in a power struggle where whoever wins takes command of the government of eight-year-old Prince Edward—the next in line to the throne. So Shardlake begins his investigation, and as he does, he realises that these grisly murders are linked, and have a pattern that brings a chill to his heart. The race is on to find this murderer, before he kills again, but he is always one step ahead and is following Shardlake and his assistant Barak. Writer of crime novels, Scottish and British author C.J. Sansom is a well established author within his particular field. With a large number of academic achievements under his belt, he’s also managed to gain a certain degree of expertise which greatly informs his work. This has led to becoming a highly respected an influential artist within his area. Early and Personal Life