![]() There’s a lot resting on who gets to be the guiding hand when eight-year-old Prince Edward ascends to the throne. Henry VIII is on his last legs and those around him are jockeying for power. And I owe my neighbours an apology for the piercing 3am shriek late on in the book – if you’ve invested a lot in this series and the characters, you’ll know why when you get there! I was reading the early scenes where a woman is burned at the stake through my fingers. His work is based on truth, and the almost casual brutality of the time is frightening. I find Sansom more terrifying than anyone churning out serial killer books or psychological thrillers. This tapestry shows great beauty at times – but is also covering up something you’d rather not see. ![]() ![]() There’s incredible detail there, and you can’t bear to take your eyes off it unless you miss something. ![]() CJ Sansom’s books are like some vast, intricate Tudor tapestry. ![]()
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