· Sovereign by CJ Sansom The climax of this royal progress was the diseased bulk of Henry VIII. This is the third fictional outing for CJ Sansom's interesting creation, Matthew Shardlake, a Author: Jane Jakeman. · Sovereign by C. J. Sansom Summary “Sovereign: A Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery” is a modern masterpiece, a powerful novel that can be read on its own. This novel is written by C. J. Sansom. He is a true storyteller, and Sovereign is his best book. It’s an epic tale of family, secrets, loss, marriage, betrayal, friendships, laughter, and regrets. Book Summary. Autumn A plot against the throne has been uncovered, and Henry VIII has set off on a spectacular progress from London to York, along with a thousand soldiers, the cream of the nobility, and his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, to quell his rebellious northern subjects.
Sovereign by C. J Sansom: a King's life in danger. Sovereign is the third title in a series relating the escapades of Matthew Shardlake, a 16th-century lawyer afflicted by a hunched back but blessed with an astute mind. He needs all his wits about him if he is to keep his head on his shoulders amid the dangerous forces of the court of Henry VIII. Sovereign by CJ Sansom The climax of this royal progress was the diseased bulk of Henry VIII. This is the third fictional outing for CJ Sansom's interesting creation, Matthew Shardlake, a 16th. C. J. Sansom was educated at Birmingham University, where he took a BA and then a PhD in history. After working in a variety of jobs, he retrained as a solicitor and practised in Sussex, until becoming a full-time writer. He lives in Sussex. For all publishing enquiries: Agent: Antony Topping | atopping@bltadwin.ru
Sovereign, published in , is a historical mystery novel by British author C. J. Sansom. It is Sansom's fourth novel and the third in the Matthew Shardlake Series. Set in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII, it follows hunchbacked lawyer Matthew Shardlake and his assistant, Jack Barak as they investigate a series of murders and a plot to question the legitimacy of the line of succession to the English throne. Book Summary. Autumn A plot against the throne has been uncovered, and Henry VIII has set off on a spectacular progress from London to York, along with a thousand soldiers, the cream of the nobility, and his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, to quell his rebellious northern subjects. Following on from Dissolution and Dark Fire, Sovereign is the third gripping historical novel in C. J. Sansom's number one bestselling Shardlake series, for fans of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory. 'When it comes to intriguing Tudor-based narratives, Hilary Mantel has a serious rival' - Sunday Times. 'Sansom has the trick of writing an enthralling narrative.
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