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C.J. Sansom's Matthew Shardlake mysteries whisk listeners back in time to the tumultuous court of King Henry VIII. Shardlake has his hands full this time defending a young religious fanatic who has been thrown into Bedlam. On top of that, Shardlake's friend is murdered, and the quest to find the killer leads Shardlake right to the steps of the king's latest romantic conquest, Catherine Parr.
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C.J. Sansom's Matthew Shardlake mysteries whisk listeners back in time to the tumultuous court of King Henry VIII. Shardlake has his hands full this time defending a young religious fanatic who has been thrown into Bedlam. On top of that, Shardlake's friend is murdered, and the quest to find the killer leads Shardlake right to the steps of the king's latest romantic conquest, Catherine Parr.Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“We can’t recommend this book too highly; it’s
another virtuoso performance from a truly great talent.” —Denver Post
“The murder mystery is enthralling, but Sansom
is intent on the bigger picture. The book has the compulsive quality of a
fast-moving narrative but takes the reader deep into a world where torture and
death are not merely endemic but fantastically envisioned at every turn…Revelation is not merely the title of
the book, nor an indication of what Shardlake finally achieves in his search to
unmask a murderer. It is the apocalyptic nightmare of the Four Last Things;
Hell on earth—and this is a masterly evocation.” —Independent (London)
“Sansom’s evocation of 16th-century London
amidst the turmoil of the Reformation is compelling…Revelation is a brisk
thriller.” —Guardian (London)
“With its wealth of period detail, compelling
characters, and bold, fast-moving plot, this may be the most rousing Shardlake
adventure so far.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“In the fourth historical detective novel
featuring barrister Matthew Shardlake, Sansom once again demonstrates his
consummate knowledge of Tudor England’s politics and culture, and even the
sounds and smells of sixteenth-century London’s streets…Like its
predecessors, this installment in the series is sophisticated entertainment, with
an intricately but not confusingly wrought plot.” —Booklist
“Packed with fascinating historical detail and
contemporary lessons. The mystery is cleverly woven, and slowly building
tension will keep readers involved until the denouement.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author
Author Bio: C. J. Sansom
C. J. Sansom earned a PhD in history and was a lawyer before becoming a full-time writer.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download, CD |
| Runtime: | 21.09 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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