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Spring, 1543. King Henry VIII is wooing Lady Catherine Parr, whom he wants for his sixth wife. But this time the object of his affections is resisting. Archbishop Cranmer and the embattled Protestant faction at court are watching keenly, for Lady Catherine is known to have reformist... read more
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Summary edit
Spring, 1543. King Henry VIII is wooing Lady Catherine Parr, whom he wants for his sixth wife. Archbishop Cranmer and the embattled Protestant faction at court are watching keenly, for Lady Catherine is known to have reformist sympathies. Matthew Shardlake, meanwhile, is working on the case of... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Matthew Shardlake: Hunchback London lawyer in the time of Henry VIII
- Barak: Shardlake's assistant. Once worked for Thomas Cromwell, but now helps Shardlake who is his master but they treat each other as equals.
- Roger: Add a description of this character.
- Harsnet
- Adam Kite
- Cantrell
- Tamasin
- Dorothy
- Thomas Seymour
- Dr Goddard
- Cranmer
- Bonner
- Dean Benson
- Yarington
- Lockley
- Jack
- Dr Gurney
- Ellen
- Catherine Parr
- Cromwell
- Minnie
- Lincoln
- Russell
- Guy
- Margaret
- Daniel Kite
- Master Shardlake
- Joan
- Meaphon
- Rowland
- Timothy
- Samuel
- Mrs Bunce
- Abigail
- Peter
- Latimer
- Gregory
- Lady Catherine
- Dr Archer
- Bealknap
- Master Elliard
First Sentence edit
The high chandeliers in the Great Hall of Lincoln's Inn were ablaze with candles, for it was late afternoon when the play began.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 6 in Matthew Shardlake Mysteries. (standard series)
Preceded by Sovereign, and followed by Heartstone.
Authors & Contributors edit
- C. J. Sansom (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Country: England
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 1405092726
Page Count: 452
Publisher: Macmillan
Country: England
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 1405092726
Page Count: 452
Awards edit
- Audie Award (2010: Mystery)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.92
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