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Dissolution (Matthew Shardlake, Bk 1)
Dissolution - Matthew Shardlake, Bk 1
Author: C. J. Sansom
The year is 1537, and the country is divided between those faithful to the Catholic Church and those loyal to the king and the newly established Church of England. When a royal commissioner is brutally murdered in a monastery on the south coast of England, Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s feared vicar general, summons fellow reformer Matthew ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780142004302
ISBN-10: 0142004308
Publication Date: 4/27/2004
Pages: 400
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 94 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Books
Book Type: Paperback
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esjro avatar reviewed Dissolution (Matthew Shardlake, Bk 1) on + 947 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
Matthew Shardlake is sent to unravel the mystery of a murder at a monastery. While there, he uncovers corruption, perversion, greed, and an additional couple of bodies.

Dissolution is clearly researched and gives an interesting glimpse into the conflict between Catholicism and the Church of England. The author has a doctorate in history, and his obsession with Tudor England is clear. If you, like I, do not enjoy reading about things of that time (hunchbacks, smelly monks, floggings, etc.) you will likely not enjoy this book. If hair shirts are your thing you will like it.
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Helpful Score: 1
I like historic fiction and mysteries, and this was both. I enjoyed it very much. The period of the Dissolution seems to be comparable to the corruption in politics in every generation.
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Helpful Score: 1
This is an excellent, well-written novel. I thoroughly enjoyed it, couldn't put it down.
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Helpful Score: 1
It seemed a little slow at the begining, but then I was hooked! Very interesting mystery.
katekat avatar reviewed Dissolution (Matthew Shardlake, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 1
If you're an English history buff, and especially if you love the reign of Henry VIII period, don't miss this wonderful mystery! Set in the time frame just after the execution of Ann Boleyn, the main character, Matthew Shardlake, embarks on a secret mission, ordered by none other than the King's man, Thomas Cromwell. The story is very tightly woven, laced with excellent historical fact and a lot of fun to read. What I liked is that I couldn't see the ending coming halfway through the book! It kept me guessing, all the while enjoying the ambiance of early Renaissance England during the time of the dissolution of the monasteries. Wonderful mixture of mystery and history. Loved it!
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reviewed Dissolution (Matthew Shardlake, Bk 1) on
It's a good who done it set in the upheaval of Tudor England. The characters are engaging and intriguing. It was a great read for my commute.
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This is a great series; I've loved all five books.
Nedheadz avatar reviewed Dissolution (Matthew Shardlake, Bk 1) on + 128 more book reviews
Rich details and characterization...a window into the upheaval of the Reformation on all. Keeps you engaged and guessing right up until the end.


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