Tombland by C.J. SansomMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am so conflicted about this book. It is undeniably extraordinary, and an extraordinary feat for Sansom, which fans of Shardlake have eagerly awaited. But it also goes on far too long, and many of its basic themes are repeated to no great purpose. The motives for the original murder are unconvincing, possibly because the murderer’s character has not been sufficiently developed. That said, the history is fascinating, the battle scenes spring to life from the page, and it’s a treat to meet up with some familiar old friends. Not the place to start for uninitiated.
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