Christopher John Sansom, known as C.J. Sansom, is a British author best known for his historical crime fiction series featuring the hunchbacked lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake. The Shardlake series is set in the Tudor period of English history, specifically during the reign of King Henry VIII. Sansom’s novels are known for their detailed historical accuracy and intricate plots that blend historical events with fictional mysteries.
Some of the popular books in the Shardlake series include:
1. Dissolution (2003)
2. Dark Fire (2004)
3. Sovereign (2006)
4. Revelation (2008)
5. Heartstone (2010)
6. Lamentation (2014)
7. Tombland (2018)
C.J. Sansom’s novels have received critical acclaim and have garnered a wide readership for their engaging storytelling, rich historical detail, and compelling characters. This incredible series has now found its way to the screen. C J passed away from cancer on April 24; he was seventy-one.
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