Heartstone

Set during the tumultuous summer of 1545, C. J. Sansom's "Heartstone" follows lawyer Shardlake as he navigates a city teetering on the brink of war and economic crisis. Tasked with investigating a troubling legal case involving a young ward and uncovering the mysterious past of a young woman, Shardlake's journey takes him into the heart of Portsmouth’s tense and dangerous wartime environment. The narrative intertwines political unrest, personal secrets, and vintage intrigue, culminating in a dramatic confrontation aboard a royal warship.