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A historical detective story by the British writer K. J. Sansom about the London lawyer-hunchback Matthew Shardlake, who, thanks to his sharp mind, professional intuition and irresistible sense of justice, investigates mysterious murders and exposes criminals.
The events of the novel take place in England in the 16th century, during the reign of King Henry VIII, when the Reformation is gaining momentum in the country, monasteries are ruthlessly dispersed, and their property and relics replenish the royal treasury. The monastery of St. Donatus in the town of Scarnes attracts the attention of many high-ranking officials, because the brutal murder of the chief vicar's commissioner was committed there. The best lawyer Matthew Shardlake is assigned to investigate this crime. But facts suddenly surface that reveal the immorality and sinfulness of the authorities, and the investigation is slowed down by new obstacles and challenges every time.