
Lamentation By C.J. Sansom
ISBN
9780330511049
SKU
LWP3410
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
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Titles in Collection & Description
Delve into the turbulent world of Tudor England with "Lamentation" by C.J. Sansom, the sixth book in the acclaimed Shardlake series. This historical thriller masterfully blends rich historical detail with gripping mystery, as lawyer Matthew Shardlake is drawn into a dangerous investigation that threatens both his life and the stability of the kingdom.
Plot Overview:
Set against the backdrop of King Henry VIII's final years, "Lamentation" opens with England in religious and political turmoil. The country is divided by fierce religious factions, and the king's health is failing, creating a volatile atmosphere ripe for conspiracy and intrigue.
Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer with a keen mind and a compassionate heart, is called upon by Queen Catherine Parr, Henry's sixth wife, to solve a critical and delicate problem. A secret manuscript written by the Queen, expressing her personal and reformist religious views, has been stolen. If revealed, its contents could not only endanger the Queen's life but also ignite a deadly power struggle within the court.
As Shardlake and his loyal assistant, Barak, delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of secrets and lies that stretch from the royal court to the dark streets of London. With enemies on all sides and time running out, Shardlake must navigate treacherous waters to find the manuscript and protect the Queen from those who wish her harm.
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