C. J. Sansom Ordre des livres (chronologique)

'C. J. Sansom's books are arguably the best Tudor novels going' - The Sunday TimesFollowing on from Dissolution and Dark Fire, Sovereign is the third gripping historical novel in C. J. Sansom's number one bestselling Shardlake series, perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory.England, 1541. King Henry VIII has set out on a spectacular Progress to the North to attend an extravagant submission by his rebellious subjects in York.Already in the city are lawyer Matthew Shardlake and his assistant Jack Barak, whom have reluctantly undertaken a special mission for Archbishop Thomas Cranmer - to ensure the welfare of an important but dangerous conspirator who is to be returned to London for interrogation.But the murder of a York glazier involves Shardlake in deeper mysteries, connected not only to the prisoner in York castle but to the royal family itself. And when Shardlake and Barak stumble upon a cache of secret documents which could threaten the Tudor throne, a chain of events unfolds that will lead Shardlake to face the most terrifying fate of the age . . .This is the third novel in C. J. Sansom's internationally bestselling Shardlake series. It is followed by Revelation, the fourth book in the series.

'C. J. Sansom's books are arguably the best Tudor novels going' - The Sunday TimesWinner of the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger, Dark Fire is the second thrilling book in C. J. Sansom's number one bestselling Shardlake series, perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory.England, 1540. Out of favour with Thomas Cromwell, Matthew Shardlake is intent on keeping a low profile in the courts. But his involvement with a murder case, defending a girl accused of brutally killing her young cousin, brings him once again into contact with the King's chief minister - and a new assignment . . .The secret of Greek Fire, the legendary substance with which the Byzantines destroyed the Arab navies, has been lost for centuries. Now an official of the Court of Augmentations has discovered the formula in the library of a dissolved monastery. When Shardlake is sent to recover it, he finds the official and his alchemist brother brutally murdered - the formula gone.Now Shardlake must follow the trail of Greek Fire across Tudor London, while still trying to prove his young client's innocence. But very soon he discovers nothing is as it seems . . .This is the second novel in C. J. Sansom's gripping historical series. It is followed by Sovereign, the third book in the series.

Now a major Disney+ original series, this first novel in C. J. Sansom's bestselling Shardlake series is perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory. Set in England in 1537, a time of upheaval and transformation, the story begins with the brutal murder of a commissioner sent by Thomas Cromwell to investigate monasteries. As Henry VIII declares himself Supreme Head of the Church, the nation grapples with harsh new laws and a network of informers. Amidst this turmoil, Robin Singleton, a commissioner, is found dead at the Scarnsea monastery, his murder accompanied by acts of sacrilege. Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer and supporter of Reform, is dispatched by Cromwell to uncover the truth behind the chaos at Scarnsea. However, as Shardlake delves deeper into the investigation, he is forced to confront unsettling truths that challenge his beliefs and perceptions. This gripping tale invites readers to explore the dark heart of Tudor England, setting the stage for the next installment in the series, Dark Fire.

Pierwszy tom bestsellerowego cyklu łączy wątki historyczne, kryminalne i prawne z wartką akcją. Głównym bohaterem jest Matthew Shardlake – prawnik o błyskotliwym umyśle, który rozwiązuje zagadki kryminalne, unikając politycznych intryg. Akcja rozgrywa się w 1537 roku, kiedy Henryk VIII ogłasza się głową Kościoła, co prowadzi do zmian w kraju. Urzędnicy pod wodzą Thomasa Cromwella przeprowadzają kontrolę i rozwiązują klasztory katolickie, co wywołuje opór duchownych i wiernych, a także akty przemocy. W klasztorze benedyktynów w Scarnsea dochodzi do przerażającej zbrodni – bezgłowe ciało komisarza Roberta Singletona zostaje znalezione nieopodal zbezczeszczonych zabudowań, a z klasztoru zniknęła bezcenna relikwia. Cromwell zleca sprawę Shardlake’owi, który wraz z przyjacielem Markiem stara się rozwikłać zagadkę. Wkrótce po ich przybyciu dochodzi do kolejnego morderstwa, a śledztwo prowadzi do Marka Smeatona, domniemanego kochanka królowej Anny Boleyn. Cykl cieszy się ogromną popularnością w Europie, sprzedając ponad 4 miliony egzemplarzy i zdobywając prestiżową nagrodę Diamond Dagger.

During the political upheaval of Tudor-era England, the lawyer Matthew Shardlake must decide where his loyalties lie in "one of the best ongoing mystery series" for fans of Hilary Mantel (Christian Science Monitor). LONGLISTED FOR THE SIR WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION Spring, 1549. Two years after the death of Henry VIII, England is sliding into chaos. The nominal king, Edward VI, is eleven years old. His uncle, Edward Seymour, Lord Hertford, rules as Edward's regent and Protector. In the kingdom, radical Protestants are driving the old religion into extinction, while the Protector's prolonged war with Scotland has led to hyperinflation and economic collapse. Rebellion is stirring among the peasantry. Matthew Shardlake has been working as a lawyer in the service of Henry's younger daughter, the lady Elizabeth. The gruesome murder of one of Elizabeth's distant relations, rumored to be politically murdered, draws Shardlake and his companion Nicholas to the lady's summer estate, where a second murder is committed. As the kingdom explodes into rebellion, Nicholas is imprisoned for his loyalty, and Shardlake must decide where his loyalties lie -- with his kingdom, or with his lady?

Angleterre, 1546. Rien ne va plus au royaume des Tudors : alors qu'il s'apprête à pousser son dernier soupir, Henri VIII tente un ultime rapprochement avec le catholicisme. La chasse aux hérétiques protestants est de nouveau ouverte. Matthew Shardlake, le célèbre avocat, est alors contacté par Catherine Parr, sixième épouse du souverain, terrifiée : fervente protestante, elle vient de se faire dérober son journal intime, la menaçant d'une mort certaine. Et toute la dynastie des Tudors risquerait de tomber dans sa chute. Pour Shardlake, le défi est de taille. Entre sombres machinations, passions dévastatrices et tensions religieuses, il est prêt à tout pour sauver sa fidèle protectrice... " Une formidable fresque humaine et historique. " Le Figaro Magazine

In 1952, twelve years after Britain succumbed to Nazi Germany, the nation is under oppressive authoritarian rule. The press and media are tightly controlled, streets are patrolled by violent police, and British Jews face increasing persecution. Rumors swirl about dark activities at the German Embassy. Amidst this turmoil, Winston Churchill's Resistance organization is gaining momentum, challenging the government's authority. In a Birmingham mental hospital, scientist Frank Muncaster holds a secret that could alter the course of the war. Civil Servant David Fitzgerald, secretly working for the Resistance, is tasked with rescuing Frank and helping him escape. Joined by a diverse group of activists, they become fugitives in the midst of London’s Great Smog. Meanwhile, David's wife, Sarah, is drawn into a terrifying new reality. Pursuing them is Gestapo Sturmbannfuhrer Gunther Hoth, a relentless and skilled hunter. This narrative is a vivid reimagining of 1950s Britain, blending elements of a gripping spy thriller, a poignant love story, and a profound exploration of human resilience against tyranny. C.J. Sansom masterfully weaves these themes into a compelling historical novel.

In de barre winter van 1537 is Engeland verdeeld: de aanhangers van Henry VIII, die de Anglicaanse Kerk heeft ingesteld, staan tegenover de katholieken die trouw blijven aan de paus. In naam van de koning bindt Cromwell, de meedogenloze architect van de reformatie, de strijd aan met het oude geloof. Wanneer een van zijn gezanten in het klooster van Scarnsea om het leven wordt gebracht, wordt de briljante advocaat Matthew Shardlake op pad gestuurd om de moord te onderzoeken. Shardlake en zijn jonge klerk Mark ontdekken al snel dat de moord niet op zichzelf staat en dat geen enkel middel wordt geschuwd om de misdaden binnen de kloostermuren te houden.

Summer, 1545. England is at war. Henry VIII's invasion of France has gone badly wrong, and a massive French fleet is preparing to sail across the Channel. As the English fleet gathers at Portsmouth, the country raises the largest militia army it has ever seen. The King has debased the currency to pay for the war.

Dvanáctiletá dívka a její mladší bratr se v lesích severního Idaha stanou svědky vraždy a dají se na útěk před čtveřicí pachatelů. Nalézt někoho, komu by se dalo věřit, je obtížné, neboť stačí jedno slůvko a jejich osud je zpečetěn. Hrdinové i padouši se objevují tam, kde byste je čekali nejméně. Na dvoře Jindřicha VIII. po popravě jeho páté manželky bují intriky a náboženský nepokoj. V Londýně se objeví sériový vrah, který čerpá inspiraci z knihy Zjevení. Právník Matthew Shardlake se zaplete do vyšetřování, při kterém mu hrozí smrt. Sedmadvacetiletá Josey Cirriniová žije osamělý život ve zlaté kleci, útěchu nachází ve sladkostech a v návštěvách listonoše Adama, do kterého je tajně zamilovaná. Po setkání s cizí ženou v šatně si uvědomuje, že ostatní skrývají závažnější tajemství než její police sušenek, a že i ona má právo na vlastní život a štěstí. Mladý šéfkuchař Max Moreton čelí dvěma pohromám: na jeho večeři dojde k otravě hostů a druhý den vybuchne bomba na hostině pro dostihovou smetánku. Max se snaží očistit jméno své restaurace a najít viníky, zatímco pátrá po stopách, které by mohly objasnit záhadu.