Tombland
Tombland
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The seventh Shardlake novel in C. J. Sansom’s bestselling historical crime series. With England on the brink of collapse, a peasant rebellion forces Matthew Shardlake to examine where his loyalties truly lie . . .
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Tombland by C J Sansom
The seventh Shardlake novel in C. J. Sansoms bestselling historical crime series. With England on the brink of collapse, a peasant rebellion forces Matthew Shardlake to examine where his loyalties truly lie . . .
Tudor terror tingles through CJ. Sansom’s murder mystery novels . . . With remarkable expertise, sustained over more than 850 pages, Sansom weaves together a wide cast of characters and knits his murder story into a vivid tapestry of little-known historical happenings * The Sunday Times *
Sansom has the trick of writing an enthralling narrative. Like Hilary Mantel, he produces densely textured historical novels that absorb their readers in another time -- Andrew Taylor * The Spectator *
Shardlake is a superb creation who gains more substance with each new book . . . A grand historical epic . . . 800 pages in Shardlake’s company will always fly by * Observer *
Sansom handles his huge cast with aplomb. This is a totally immersive and vividly written tale: compelling reading for history lovers and crime aficionados alike * The Guardian *
Sansom blends impeccable historical research with a bloody good whodunnit * The Times *
Sansom has the rare knack of bringing the past to life in three dimensions . . . The honest Shardlake shines like a beacon * Daily Telegraph *
Tudor England of 1549 is effortlessly evoked. The murder mystery absorbs, the characters are vivid and the history is seductive, but it’s the author’s inclusive humanity that lingers * Daily Mail *
A book to curl up with . . . At 880 pages it’s a real doorstopper, but the inventive plot is a delight, and the characterization is as strong as ever * Independent *
Sansom has the trick of writing an enthralling narrative. Like Hilary Mantel, he produces densely textured historical novels that absorb their readers in another time -- Andrew Taylor * The Spectator *
Shardlake is a superb creation who gains more substance with each new book . . . A grand historical epic . . . 800 pages in Shardlake’s company will always fly by * Observer *
Sansom handles his huge cast with aplomb. This is a totally immersive and vividly written tale: compelling reading for history lovers and crime aficionados alike * The Guardian *
Sansom blends impeccable historical research with a bloody good whodunnit * The Times *
Sansom has the rare knack of bringing the past to life in three dimensions . . . The honest Shardlake shines like a beacon * Daily Telegraph *
Tudor England of 1549 is effortlessly evoked. The murder mystery absorbs, the characters are vivid and the history is seductive, but it’s the author’s inclusive humanity that lingers * Daily Mail *
A book to curl up with . . . At 880 pages it’s a real doorstopper, but the inventive plot is a delight, and the characterization is as strong as ever * Independent *
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. Sansom is the bestselling author of the acclaimed Shardlake series, the Spanish Civil War thriller Winter in Madrid and the number one bestseller Dominion. In 2023, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Edinburgh. He lived in Sussex until his death in 2024.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781035012312 |
| ISBN 10 | 1035012316 |
| Title | Tombland |
| Author | C J Sansom |
| Series | The Shardlake Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2024-05-09 |
| Number of pages | 880 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |