Sovereign

Set in 1541 during King Henry VIII's royal progress to York, C. J. Sansom's "Sovereign" follows lawyer Matthew Shardlake as he navigates a perilous mission for Archbishop Cranmer and becomes embroiled in mysterious murders and political intrigue. As secrets and conspiracies threaten the Tudor throne, Shardlake's investigation leads to dangerous revelations that could alter history. This third installment in the bestselling series offers a compelling mix of legal drama and historical suspense.