Heartstone

A Matthew Shardlake Mystery

By: C. J. Sansom

Narrated by: Steven Crossley

Consistently appearing on US and UK best-seller lists, C.J. Sansom’s Matthew Shardlake mysteries have earned considerable critical acclaim, including a CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger Award. At the behest of a former servant to Catherine Parr, Shardlake travels to Portsmouth to investigate claims of unspeakable crimes committed upon a young ward of the court. There, Shardlake uncovers disturbing evidence even as England’s continuing war with France rages around him.

©2011 C.J. Sansom (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

Best Shardlake Mystery Yet

I have read all the series up to this book and this is a fabulous book. The history is thrilling. I could not figure out the killer before hand. Loved it

My favorite of the series thus far

Really great and surprising story told with the author’s typical heart and empathy. My favorite of the series thus far.

Historical accuracy and writing style

The Fifth in this series. Brilliant writing. Exciting page turner. So well crafted that the reader, listener, will be left curious until the full extent of the mystery is revealed.

Excellent historical fiction!

Where does Heartstone rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I have truly enjoyed the Matthew Shardlake series. I am learning more about European history along with the mysteries involved. Excellent series.

King Henry France and crossdressing intrigue

Matthew pursues criminals, suffers greatly during the French attacks in 1544 and helps a young girl in an institution and another dressed as a boy.