Tombland: A Grand Tudor Epic of Loyalty and Revolt from the Bestselling Historical Series (The Shardlake series, 7)
Tombland is the gripping seventh instalment in C.J. Sansom’s Shardlake series, a bestselling historical crime saga set in Tudor England. This epic novel follows the brilliant and complex detective, Matthew Shardlake, as he finds himself embroiled in a brutal and treacherous chapter of English history.
Set during the reign of Henry VIII, Tombland takes readers deep into the heart of the Kett Rebellion, a violent uprising in 1549, sparked by social unrest and growing dissatisfaction with the king’s policies. Shardlake, now a weary but determined lawyer, is called to Norfolk to investigate a mysterious case linked to the rebellion—leading him into a deadly confrontation with both rebels and loyalists alike.
As Shardlake navigates a turbulent landscape of political intrigue, betrayal, and murder, he is forced to confront the grim realities of power, justice, and loyalty in a world on the brink of chaos. With richly detailed historical settings, compelling characters, and an unrelenting pace, Tombland is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and crime thrillers alike.
This gripping tale blends history with mystery, offering a unique window into one of the most turbulent times in British history, all seen through the eyes of a man who seeks truth amid the ruins of a society on the brink of revolution.
