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Recommended by Sophie Adams

The Shardlake mysteries are just brilliant, honestly. I lock myself away every time I start a new on

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Recommended by Ivy Green

The only books I truly adore the same as Gamache are CJ Sansom’s Shardlake series. There aren’t enou

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Recommended by Victoria Baker

C J Sansom is my favorite author. I can reread his books so many times. He is a master of words. If

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Books By CJ Sansom

Dissolution
Dark Fire
Sovereign
Revelation
Heartstone
Lamentation
Tombland
Winter in Madrid: A Novel
Dominion
Lost Prophecies

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The Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery books have won legions of fans thanks to C.J. Sansom’s meticulous historical research, fascinating characters, and compelling writing. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous court of Henry VIII, Sansom explores the political intrigue, religious upheavals and social injustices in 16th century England through the eyes of his detective, Matthew Shardlake. Shardlake is a singular and unique protagonist and Sansom’s writing vividly brings Tudor England to life for readers. What do you enjoy most about Shardlake books? Have you also read Sansom’s other historical novels Winter in Madrid and Dominion?

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Peter Tremayne

Recommended by Juliet Bennett

If you like CJ Sansom’s Shardlake or Ellis Peters’ Brother Cadfael, take a look at Sister Fidelma,

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Diana Gabaldon

Recommended by Harlow Collins

I love the Outlander series but I also really love Lord John’s books. He’s an amazing character and

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Peter Lovesey

Recommended by Quinn Rogers

Peter Lovesey’s Peter Diamond mystery series is so good!! There are well-placed clues, a good qualit

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Kim Michele Richardson

Recommended by Cora Peterson

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek authentic piece of historical fiction and so wonderfully written

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Lindsey Davis

Recommended by Lily Wright

I think Lindsey Davis is underrated. I recommend her books. The books are set in Ancient Rome. The latter

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Ken Follett

Recommended by Francesca Scott

If you’re looking for a great historical thriller and enjoy Kate Morton’s and Kristin Hannah’s WWII

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Kate Atkinson

Recommended by Avery Robinson

Kate Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie series are fantastic and FUN! They did a television series as well a

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Jane Harper

Recommended by Rachel Adams

Jane Harper is a very good “go to” while waiting for LP’s next book. Harper is an excellent writer a

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“In worshipping their nationhood men worship themselves and scorn others, and that is no healthy thing.”

CJ Sansom, Dissolution
Jack Smith
“I love the Shardlake books! C.J. Sansom brings Tudor England to life and Shardlake is a brilliant creation. His twisted back sets him apart from his peers physically, which adds to the intrigue and dangers he faces because of prejudices in Henry the Eighth’s court. But mentally, he’s sharp and cunning which he needs to be when Thomas Cromwell assigns him to investigate a suspicious murder or crime.”

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