A hunchbacked lawyer is sent to a remote monastery to investigate a murder at the height of Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries -- and uncovers secrets far darker than politics.
Who This Is For
Best for readers who want to be kept on edge — propulsive, twisty, and hard to put down. The writing rewards attention without being demanding — a good balance of depth and readability. The pacing is balanced — time to breathe between moments that matter. Readers who prefer character depth over plot drive may find it thin.
Best Read When
Best read when you're in the mood for something tense and impossible to put down — and want a read that's balanced and absorbing.
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