Dissolution

Sansom's "Dissolution" 16th-century England, and the "detective," Matthew Shardlake, returns in several other Tudor-era intrigues.

On the Case for Good Mystery Writers Cynthia Crossen 2010

"Dissolution" sounds a lot like "disillusion," and that, in Yogi Berra's words, is too much of a coincidence to be a coincidence.

Dean Sluyter: Lord Shiva Kicks Ass: The Liberating Power of Loss 2009

'Dark Fire' is the second of the series (and should be read thusly after 'Dissolution') and in it Matthew runs into the motto 'esse quam videri' which means 'be it, don't seem it'.

Latin Dave Hingsburger 2007

Another smart history/mystery is "Dissolution" by C.J. Sansom, set in 16th-century England, when Henry VIII is busily shutting down the country's monasteries to the murderous fury of some.

A Different World 2008

I found the book to be so readable that I will now buy myself a copy of "Dissolution" Mr Sansom's first novel.

C.J. Sansom: Dark Fire Michael Allen 2005

D. in history, proved himself the most trustworthy of authors with "Dissolution," a mystery set during the tumultuous period when Henry VIII was dismantling England's great monasteries and systematically pillaging their earthly treasures.

NYT > Home Page By MARILYN STASIO 2011

D. in history, proved himself the most trustworthy of authors with "Dissolution," a mystery set during the tumultuous period when Henry VIII was dismantling England's great monasteries and systematically pillaging their earthly treasures.

NYT > Home Page By MARILYN STASIO 2011

George" by J.lian Barnes; and "Dissolution" by C.J. Sansom.

Great Beach and Airplane Reads Cynthia Crossen 2010

George" by J.lian Barnes; and "Dissolution" by C.J. Sansom.

Great Beach and Airplane Reads Cynthia Crossen 2010

George" by J.lian Barnes; and "Dissolution" by C.J. Sansom.

Great Beach and Airplane Reads By Cynthia Crossen 2010