![]() ![]() Worst of all, the economy is in collapse, inflation rages and rebellion is stirring among the peasantry. The extirpation of the old religion by radical Protestants is stirring discontent among the populace while the Protector’s prolonged war with Scotland is proving a disastrous failure and threatens to involve France. His uncle Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, rules as Protector. The nominal king, Edward VI, is eleven years old. Like Hilary Mantel, he produces densely textured historical novels that absorb their readers in another time’ - Andrew Taylor, SpectatorĮngland, 1549: Two years after the death of Henry VIII, England is sliding into chaos. ‘Sansom has the trick of writing an enthralling narrative. ![]() 'When it comes to intriguing Tudor-based narratives, Hilary Mantel has a serious rival' - Sunday Times ![]() Sansom's number one bestselling Shardlake series, for fans of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory. Tudor England is brought vividly to life in Tombland, the seventh novel in C. ![]()
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