Heartstone

In C.J. Sansom's acclaimed Matthew Shardlake mystery, the detective is summoned by a former servant of Catherine Parr to Portsmouth, where he investigates shocking allegations of crimes against a young ward of the court. As he delves deeper into the case, Shardlake confronts unsettling evidence amidst the backdrop of England's ongoing war with France. This compelling tale has consistently ranked among US and UK best-sellers and garnered significant critical recognition, including the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger Award.