review by Maggie Perkovic on show 22nd march
This novel which is set in 1540 features Matthew Shardlake a lawyer who is defending a young girl accused of murdering her cousin by pushing him down a well. at the same time Matthew must keep faith with thomas Cromwell who is searching for the legendary Greek fire which purports to burst into flames and would be a valuable asset in the defence of the realm and at the same time impress Henry V111 who is furious with Cromwell over his choice of a bride for the King, the rather plain Anne of Cleves, gaining knowledge of this fire would certainly put Cromwell back in the King's favour.Shardlake has to follow the trail of this elusive substance across the country while trying to prove his client's innocence, there are grisly murders, horrifying discoveries, narrow escapes from death, as Matthew and his assistant Barak are attacked by unknown assailants leading to a terrifying climax. The description of Tudor London is very good, you feel you are in the hot smelly capital where thunderstorms are due together with haunting characters!!
Well recommended!!!!
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