C. J. Sansom
Dissolution
New York, Viking, 2004 . First edition. Cloth. A fine, first US edition of the first novel in C. J. Sansom's Shardlake series, set during the dissolution of the monasteries in England. The first US edition, published the same year as the UK edition. An excellent copy, bound in the publisher's cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.The debut novel of British author, Christopher John Sansom, known for his historical crime novels. An intriguing work of historical mystery fiction, being the first in the author's series of Matthew Shardlake novels. Set during the dissolution of the monasteries in the early 1500s, this series details the investigative prowess of expert lawyer, Shardlake. In this particular adventure, Shardlake examines the murder of one of Thomas Cromwell's commissioners. Bound in the publisher's cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with minor bumping to the extremities. Dust wrapper is also excellent, with light shelf wear and one small mark to the front panel. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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