Dissolution

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 16th-century England during the Reformation, "Dissolution" introduces lawyer and reform supporter Dr. Matthew Shardlake as he investigates a murder and sacrilege at a Sussex monastery embroiled in the period’s religious upheaval. As he delves into the case, Shardlake encounters a world of treachery and political unrest that challenges his beliefs and perceptions. This abridged edition marks the beginning of the acclaimed Shardlake series, exploring themes of justice, faith, and power in Tudor England.