November 8, 2020
Sovereign by C. J. Sansom
1541 - With England in a state of political turmoil, Henry VIII sets out on a royal progression with his court to visit the far reaches of his realm and calm his troubled subjects. Archbishop Cranmer tasks lawyer Matthew Shardlake with the unenviable job of ensuring that a suspected conspirator is returned safely to London to stand trial. Shardlake also becomes involved in investigating the murder of a local businessman after pages found in the victim's possession that question the legitimacy of Henry VIII's reign.
This is book #3 in the Matthew Shardlake series. Like the previous titles in the series, it is well-researched and provides a fascinating look at life in Tudor England in addition to a page-turning mystery. The overall tone is darker than the first two books, but England was growing increasingly grim the longer Henry reigned.
Great series - highly recommended to fans of historical fiction.
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