Dissolution

Set in 1537 during a period of upheaval in England, Dissolution by C. J. Sansom introduces lawyer and reform supporter Dr. Matthew Shardlake as he investigates sinister events at the monastery of Scarnsea amid the recent dissolution of the monasteries. As he uncovers violence, sacrilege, and murder, Shardlake finds himself navigating a turbulent landscape of political and religious upheaval that challenges his beliefs. The novel is the first in the acclaimed Shardlake series, providing a compelling glimpse into Tudor England's dark and dangerous era.