Shardlake: Heartstone

Set in the summer of 1545 as England braces for war against the French, this captivating BBC Radio 4 adaptation follows lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake on a dual mission. Dispatched to Portsmouth by Queen Catherine Parr, Shardlake investigates the alleged crimes of cloth merchant Sir Nicholas Hobbey while also seeking answers about his friend Ellen Fettiplace's mysterious past in Bedlam. As he and his assistant Jack Barak delve into a web of secrets and danger, their journey leads to a tense climax aboard the iconic warship, the Mary Rose. Featuring a talented cast, this penultimate installment of the 'Shardlake' series promises intrigue and suspense.