Description
In the treacherous landscape of Henry VIII's England, lawyer Matthew Shardlake is drawn into a desperate case involving a young woman accused of murder who refuses to speak. As the threat of torture looms, Shardlake is given an ultimatum by the formidable Thomas Cromwell: find a legendary weapon of mass destruction known as "Dark Fire," or his client will face the executioner. This quest plunges Shardlake into a dangerous investigation, testing his wit and courage against a backdrop of political intrigue and dark superstition. C. J. Sansom masterfully weaves historical detail with a gripping plot, immersing readers in the atmospheric and perilous world of Cromwell's court.
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paperback
Penguin
Published Dec 27, 2005
516 pages
ISBN: 9780143036432
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dark Fire by C. J. Sansom.