Dissolution by C. J. Sansom

456 Pages, Published In 2003

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A historical detective novel set in 1537’s England during the dissolution of the monasteries. Sent to solve one brutal murder case, King’s commissioner Shardlake uncovers sexual misconducts, embezzlements, treasons and other corruptions in the monastery; One murder turned into FOUR murders. Exciting plot full of suspense and twists; vivid portrait of the era; raw and dark characters; accurate historical facts of the clash between reformers and catholic churches. A true masterpiece!