633 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143120650
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 21 December 2011
Description
The epic fifth novel in the Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery series by the bestselling author of Winter in Madrid and Dominion Summer 1545. A massive French armada is threatening England, and Henry VIII has plunged the country into economic crisis ...
Community Reviews Summary of 575 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
dark 57%
tense 50%
informative 35%
sad 14%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
reflective 7%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 38% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
WarMinor
Child death, Rape633 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143120650
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 21 December 2011
Description
The epic fifth novel in the Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery series by the bestselling author of Winter in Madrid and Dominion Summer 1545. A massive French armada is threatening England, and Henry VIII has plunged the country into economic crisis ...
Community Reviews Summary of 575 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
dark 57%
tense 50%
informative 35%
sad 14%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
reflective 7%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 38% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
WarMinor
Child death, Rape