Winner 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. '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 readers in another time' - Andrew Taylor, Spectator England, 1540: ...
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Winner 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. '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 readers in another time' - Andrew Taylor, Spectator England, 1540: Matthew Shardlake, believing himself out of favour with Thomas Cromwell, is busy trying to maintain his legal practice and keep a low profile. But his involvement with a murder case, defending a girl accused of brutally murdering 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 London monastery. When Shardlake is sent to recover it, he finds the official and his alchemist brother horribly murdered - the formula has disappeared. Now Shardlake must follow the trail of Greek Fire across Tudor London, while trying at the same time to prove his young client's innocence. But very soon he discovers nothing is as it seems . . . An internationally bestselling phenomenon, this gripping historical series continues with Sovereign, Revelation, Heartstone, Lamentation and Tombland.
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Sansom writes great historical fiction! This is book 2 in a series, narrated by a lawyer trying to navigate his way through the legal and religious upheavals of Henry VIII, while retaining his own head. Each book contains a mystery of it's own, and wonderful historical characters and settings. Sansom's research is impeccable, and his books are a feast for the senses.
I was given this book as a gift, and couldn't put it down. If you are interested in the Tudor reign, historical fiction, or just a good mystery, this book is for you.
R.J A
Sep 22, 2011
Another enjoyable read, by an excellent author.
Don't buy unless you have some spare time, it's difficult to put down once started!
bhistory
Jul 10, 2008
A Real Page Turner
All of C.J. Sansom books I highly recommend, including Dark Fire. C.J. throws you back in time to London during King Henry VIII reign and at a most historic and dangerous time. Then trail along with Matthew Shardlake as he tries to solve a murder, and keep his own head.
Macsmithy
Oct 12, 2007
The second Shardlake novel fulfills the promise of
'Dark Fire' skillfully develops the characters and settings that Sansom created in 'Dissolution' and has given us another excellent read. The central character, Mathew Shardlake, is well-rounded: a gentle, vulnerable man with the professional strength and integrity to make him an effective observer of the political and social events in Henry VII's London. Secondary characters - such as Guy of Maldon and Barak - provide a good compliment to Shardlake: Guy is his intellectual equal and similarly consigned to the fringes of society, while Barak provides the passion and danger that Shardlake can only observe. Sansom's portrayal of the damaged girls in this story was subtle, believable and certainly engaged the emotions and the plot had the layers and richness that I'm learning to expect from this well-written series of novels.
