Revelation (Sansom novel)

2008 novel by C. J. Sansom

Revelation

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Author| C. J. Sansom
Language| English
Series| Matthew Shardlake Series
Subject| Crime
Genre| Historical mystery
Publisher| Macmillan

Publication date

| 4 April 2008
Publication place| United Kingdom
Media type| Hardback
Pages| 452
ISBN| 1-4050-9272-6
Preceded by| Sovereign
Followed by| Heartstone

Revelation is a historical mystery novel by British author C. J. Sansom. It is Sansom's fifth novel, and the fourth in the Matthew Shardlake Series. Set in 1543[1] during the reign of King Henry VIII, it follows hunchbacked lawyer Shardlake and his assistant, Jack Barak as they hunt the killer of a fellow lawyer - who turns out to be a religiously fanatic serial killer, insane but highly intelligent and capable.

## Plot

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The plot centres around the challenges of Reformation England,[2] draws on the prophesies of the Book of Revelation and features Archbishop Cranmer.[1]

## Awards and nominations

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Revelation was short listed for the Books Direct Crime Thriller of the Year 2009[3] and the Crime Writers' Association Ellis Peters Historical Dagger in 2008.[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b Merritt, Stephanie (27 April 2008). "Revelation". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
2. ^ Hardyment, Christina (28 March 2008). "Revelation". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
3. ^ Flood, Alison (10 March 2009). "Obama battles vampires for Galaxy prize". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
4. ^ "CWA Shortlist". Retrieved 19 September 2010.

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Novels by C. J. Sansom

Matthew Shardlake novels|

* Dissolution (2003)
* Dark Fire (2004)
* Sovereign (2006)
* Revelation (2008)
* Heartstone (2010)
* Lamentation (2014)
* Tombland (2018)

Other novels|

* Winter in Madrid (2006)
* Dominion (2012)

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