Synopsis
'C. J. Sansom’s books are arguably the best Tudor novels going' – The Sunday Times
Revelation is the haunting fourth book in C. J. Sansom's bestselling Shardlake series, perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory.
England, 1543. King Henry VIII is wooing Catherine Parr, whom he wants for his sixth wife. Archbishop Thomas Cranmer and the embattled Protestant faction at...
Details
09 May 2024
672 pages
9781035012404
Imprint: Pan
Reviews
Sansom’s meticulous attention to historical detail and vivid characters make this Tudor mystery as gripping and vital as any modern thrillerThe Times
The fourth in C. J. Sansom’s superb Tudor detective series . . . As with the previous books, Samson’s narrative is highly visual and Revelation will clearly make a white-knuckle film . . . don’t expect to put the book down until you’ve seen it through to the apocalyptic finaleObserver
Sansom’s deeply resonant novel depicts Tudor London as a benighted city overrun by fundamentalist fanatics, heretic-burners and the madness of crowds, while his narrative’s tingling intrigues will have you hooked from first page to lastSunday Times
Historical mysteries are all the rage, but Sansom’s are in a class of their own. His sheer narrative skill is matchlessMail on Sunday