Now a major Disney+ TV series, C. J. Sansom’s Shardlake books take you to the dark heart of Tudor England with gripping realism, sensational storylines and a host of unforgettable characters. As he brings the sights and sounds of Tudor times vividly to life, Sansom provides a masterclass in suspense in this historical crime series.

Starting with Dissolution, determined lawyer Matthew Shardlake’s talent for navigating tumultuous times sees him in the service of Thomas Cromwell, Archbishop Cranmer and Henry VIII’s last queen, Catherine Parr.

Through the murder and mayhem of the times you will embark on an epic journey that you won’t want to end . . .