The Shardlake Series 1. Dissolution; 2. Dark Fire; 3. Sovereign; 4. Revelation; 5. Heartstone; 6. Lamentation; 7. Tombland. Sansom, C. J. Fiction,Sets

8vo. 7 volumes, set. First editions, first impressions. Original hardcovers. Volumes 5, 6 & 7 have silk marker ribbons. Contents clean. Unclipped d/ws are a little rubbed. Three have nicks to the top edge and Sovereign has very small patches to the front and back panels where stickers must have been removed. Near fine in very good d/ws. The deservedly successful series of novels (all published so far) featuring the Tudor lawyer Matthew Shardlake getting to grips with murder and political intrigue. The author's keen interest in the law and historical research combines with a flair for characterisation and knotty plotting. A period of war, religious upheaval and social unrest is brought vividly to life and Shardlake is an eminently sympathetic guide to his times. Highly recommended.