Sovereign (The Shardlake series, 3)

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However, I would like to learn more about him at some point, though I admit his predecessors and successors interest me more. Esto generó un gran descontento entre el pueblo y la nobleza del norte, que desembocó en diversos levantamientos armados y conspiraciones que se sucedieron a lo largo del siglo. Of course, since this novel touches on the relationship between Henry VIII and Catherine Howard, Sansom had to include a way for Shardlake to meet these two, as well as confront figures like Lady Rochford, Culpepper, Dereham, and of course Sir Richard Rich. Having moved the story so far away from London, there are countless others whose presence throughout the novel help enrich the narrative, particularly the contrast between northern and southern sentiment about many things. Dark Fire", a delicate and infamous substance that can cause widespread destruction, has been missing for centuries.

To add more intrigue to this amazing novel, he adds the mystery of a certain member of the Yorkist family’s origins that could change England forever. Not only a great detective novel but also a fabulous insight into the historical happenings of the Tudor period, this book is an absorbing read.With two mysteries to occupy his time, Shardlake begins his own investigation, though tries to keep the peace when the King arrives to celebrate with his subjects. In addition to processing petitions to the king, Shardlake’s task is to protect a dangerous conspirator until he is transported back to London for interrogation.

The atmosphere and tension of the Tudor world is brought to life in this gripping bestselling historical series, which continues with Revelation, Heartstone, Lamentation and Tombland. The series' protagonist is the hunchbacked lawyer Matthew Shardlake, who is assisted in his adventures by Mark Poer and then Jack Barak. Henry VIII with his new queen (Catherine Howard, aged 18), their household and a cast of thousands are on a slow procession – a “progress” – to York and the North. One of the first things Shardlake sees upon arriving in York is the decaying skeleton of the rebel Robert Aske, hanging as a reminder of Henry’s awesome and fierce power.

Rumor has it that poisonous clouds, which have destroyed cities and countries, are fast approaching England.

Shardlake is now a much more established character, with Jack Barak as his foil and sidekick, and this is a much more assured novel (which, considering how excellent the first two books are is very impressive).

Still reeling from the clashes with the Crown, York is a political zone that simmers with uncertainty, requiring that Shardlake and his new assistant, Barak, always watch themselves. Continue the number one bestselling historical series with Revelation, Heartstone, Lamentation and Tombland. Con respecto a la historia en si, volvemos a disfrutar de las aventuras de Matthew Shardlake, un abogado jorobado que a pesar de sus reticencias siempre anda metido en líos políticos y esta novela no iba a ser menos.

Ya no cuento nada más sobre la trama, la cual en general me ha gustado bastante, dejando muchos frentes abiertos y muchas opciones hasta casi el final de la historia. The Great Progression occurred in 1541; King Henry, his court, servants, and a thousand soldiers left London for the northern city of York, a total of over 3,000 people. These characters serve various purposes and the banter is highly educational while also keeping the reader from getting too serious about the reading experience. Sansom’s take on the court politics and the use of legal documents in Tudor times is interesting and informative. From crusading knights, to the evil Sheriff of Devon, to the band of young revolutionary kabbalists, the stone will for the next six decades bring nothing but deception and chaos to whoever claims it.

Once again, Mr Sansom delivers a hugely enjoyable story and plot with real historical characters alongside his accurate and colourful description of people and their lives in Tudor England. It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. To those who have read other historical books of the period (Wolf Hall among them) the names will be familiar: the Howards; the Seymours; the Parrs; the Dudleys; and, of course, Richard Rich. Shardlake badly misjudges the motives and characters of Jennet Marlin and Giles Wrenne for much of the novel. This mix of royalty, the king's court, the landed gentry and religious leaders coming to York sees huge preparations in building temporary lodgings, stables and other necessary accommodation, along with a mass of people to serve the Royal Household and do the King's bidding.