Dark Fire

In the second installment of C. J. Sansom's acclaimed Shardlake series, set in Tudor London around 1540, lawyer Matthew Shardlake becomes embroiled in a complex investigation following a series of murders connected to the secret formula of Greek Fire. As he tracks the elusive substance across the city, he must also navigate a murder case involving a young girl, uncovering deeper mysteries along the way. Richly textured and compelling, the novel delves into intrigue and historical intrigue within a vividly depicted period.