This novel is clearly well researched, yet the facts are never overplayed the historical elements are woven seamlessly into the fabric of the narrative. Interesting details, like facts about medical procedures, and the practice amongst the wealthy of wearing complete sets of other people's teeth, round out the reading experience. Every element - dress, diction, setting, beliefs and behavior - is rendered with historic accuracy. Sansom's clever mystery is a perfect example of historical fiction, plunging the reader headfirst into the Tudor period. Though Sansom doesnt provide much of Matthew's personal history or how he's connected to the people in his employ, there's enough information for the reader to gain a foothold and dive into the plot - and that's a great thing because the plot is nuanced, intelligent, and surprising. Revelation is perfectly accessible as a stand-alone novel. If you are unfamiliar with Matthew Shardlake and his Sherlockian escapades, dont feel that you must start at the beginning of the series to enjoy this story. While the language and pacing of the novel reflect the slower way of life during the Tudor Age, the steady unraveling of the clues creates a gripping mystery, and the final chapters provide a superb and gratifying resolution.
Matthew is drawn deep into the religious chaos threatening the peace of the city - chaos that may or may not involve the disturbed Adam Kite.Īgainst this perfectly created historical backdrop, the hunchbacked Matthew Shardlake investigates the strange events surrounding the murders and Adam Kite. At the same time, a religious fanatic is on the loose, killing people around London. Young Kite's madness has gained too much attention, and he has been confined to the Bedlam, the keeping place for the insane in Tudor London.
In this world of religious volatility, where Catholics and Protestants vie for superiority, religious conspicuousness is inadvisable. In Revelation, hunchbacked Matthew Shardlake, lawyer and detective, has been called to represent mad Adam Kite, a young man who cannot stop praying. Sansom's latest installment of the Matthew Shardlake series takes readers once again to the streets of Tudor England. For enthusiasts of both mysteries or historical fiction, Revelation is a fascinating read and a welcome installment in the absorbing Shardlake seriesĬ.J.
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