Revelation (Sansom novel)

Revelation
First edition cover
AuthorC. J. Sansom
LanguageEnglish
SeriesMatthew Shardlake Series
SubjectCrime
GenreHistorical mystery
PublisherMacmillan
Publication date
4 April 2008
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typeHardback
Pages452
ISBN1-4050-9272-6
Preceded bySovereign 
Followed byHeartstone 

Revelation is a historical mystery novel by British author C. J. Sansom. It is Sansom's fifth novel, and the fourth in the Matthew Shardlake Series. Set in 1543[1] during the reign of King Henry VIII, it follows hunchbacked lawyer Shardlake and his assistant, Jack Barak as they hunt the killer of a fellow lawyer - who turns out to be a religiously fanatic serial killer, insane but highly intelligent and capable.

Plot

The plot centres around the challenges of Reformation England,[2] draws on the prophesies of the Book of Revelation and features Archbishop Cranmer.[1]

Awards and nominations

Revelation was short listed for the Books Direct Crime Thriller of the Year 2009[3] and the Crime Writers Association Ellis Peters Historical Dagger in 2008.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Merritt, Stephanie (27 April 2008). "Revelation". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
  2. ^ Hardyment, Christina (28 March 2008). "Revelation". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
  3. ^ Flood, Alison (10 March 2009). "Obama battles vampires for Galaxy prize". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
  4. ^ "CWA Shortlist". Retrieved 19 September 2010.


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