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An engrossing whodunnit, set a couple of years after the death of Henry VIII, with startling parallels to modern times. Well worth a read.
CJ Sansom is a superb writer. Tombland tells a story centring around an often forgotten chapter of English history. Expensive, failed foreign wars led to debasement of English currency. This resulted in massive inflation. As always, the poor suffered most. Rapacious landowners enclose the commons for their sheep, thereby dispossessing poorer farmers who had used them for centuries to eke out a living. Rising inflation, a squeeze on earnings, selfish, corrupt elites, and a legal system that favours the rich, something must give. It does. Sansom tells the tale of the rebellion with his customary skill. He describes the leaders of the rebellion with sympathy. It is hard not to see the parallels with modern times.Read full review
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A little off-puting and misleading although Tombland is a district described in the content.
I love the Sansom .books. For anyone interested in Medieval History this is a MUST read. The historical notes at the back of the book are extremely interesting together with the Bibliography. Although I had previously heard of the 'theft of common land' I had not realised the extent of the hardship this wrought on Yeomen and tenants in the loss of their livelihoods, and I had never heard of Kett's Rebellion which I now want to research further. This book certainly gives food for thought. I had read my copy and so enjoyed it that II bought a second copy to send to friends in Norfolk for Christmas. Read full review
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Tudor fiction at its best
Book arrived in time and in good condition. I love this book, which is one of a series. The book brings the sights, sounds and smells of the Tudor era to life.
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Absolutely brilliant.
Absolutely brilliant book . local for me as well. Brilliant author, incredible series. Think I’m pleased !!!!!!
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Great expectations
I’ve answered how I anticipated it would be. I ordered 3 books at once. However going on past knowledge of the author and the Shardlake novels so far I’m sure I’ll be compelled gripped and too busy to cook dinner!Read full review
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Appropriate title for a Tudor murder mystery.
I have read the other books in the series which were all great reading and this one I have part read but is looking to be just as good
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An excellent description of the contents.
All C J Sampson’s books about Shardlake are good but this one is the best of all.
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Not had a chance to read as yet. Seems l...
Not had a chance to read as yet. Seems like a very good book. I will enjoy reading this book by C. J. Sansom.
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Fans will love it
Latest book in the saga. Looking forward to reading it.
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worth the read
i brought it for the other half and she very much enjoyed it, but she would as she has an affinity for Norwich
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