Revelation
23 October 2014Imprint: Macmillan Digital Audio
Synopsis
Perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory, C. J. Sansom's bestselling adventures of Matthew Shardlake continue in the fourth book, the haunting Revelation.
'When it comes to intriguing Tudor-based narratives, Hilary Mantel has a serious rival' - Sunday Times
‘Sansom has the trick of writing an enthralling narrative. Like Hilary Mantel, he produces densely textured historical novels that absorb their...
Details
23 October 20141262 minutes
Steven Crossley
9781447291695Imprint: Macmillan Digital Audio
Reviews
Sansom’s meticulous attention to historical detail and vivid characters make this Tudor mystery as gripping and vital as any modern thriller.The Times
A serial killer is using the Book of Revelation for his murders in this outstanding whodunit featuring the bestselling Tudor lawyer Matthew Shardlake.Sunday Times Culture - Your 100 Best Holiday Reads
Sansom’s evocation of 16th century London amidst the turmoil of the Reformation is compelling.Helen Zaltzman, Observer
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 last.Trevor Lewis, Sunday Times
