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Hello, Shardlakians~
We are two days away from discussion day! Wow, was this one a whirlwind! Can't wait to read what you thought.

Have a fantastic start to the week. ♥️

Taking place in Tudor England in 1545, Matthew Shardlake is approached by his patron, Queen Catherine Parr, to investigate alleged wrongdoings of a ward at a rural estate in Hampshire. As Shardlake delves into the case, he uncovers dark secrets, including abuse, corruption, and long-buried scandals, all while the shadow of war with France looms in the background. A fascinating, harrowing, and extremely well-researched read.

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@Read4Life

April has not been my best reading month this year. 😮‍💨

Devastating but beautifully written #pick #hamnet

I cannot wait for this discussion. I have so many feelings, and I'm dying to hear what others thought. I was utterly baffled by both of the main mysteries. There was so much going on in this one!

#almostachunkster #chunksterchallenge2025 @amiable
#shardlakeseriesbr @dabbe

Definitely me and not the book…probably…maybe…likely…🤷‍♀️ I just could not get into it—which I suspect will make me an outlier when we discuss it at book club—and I had to force myself to finish it. It‘s not bad, the writing is, in fact, excellent but I just didn‘t find the story interesting & in the end, I really didn‘t connect with the characters. Just a so-so read for me although I get why other people like & why it gets such good reviews.

I think as i read this series, they get better and better. Can't wait for the final discussion with #ShardlakeansBuddyRead @dabbe
Two bingo spots #ISpyBingoMarApril @TheAromaofBooks #Read2025 @DieAReader #SeriesLove25 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

#two4tuesday @TheSpineView (thanks for the tag! 😍)

1. Nope. But I submitted at 11:15 PM last night. 🤣
2. perplexing

Play? @PageShifter @BarkingMadRead @Librarybelle

I‘ve loved every novel we‘ve read so far in the #ShardlakeBR. So, on my last trip to London, where my daughter now lives, I just had to visit a few of the places where Matthew Shardlake spent his time, including Chancery Lane (where his home was supposedly located), Clifford‘s Inn (one of the Inns of Court), and the Old Bailey prison.
#dabbe

This one kept me guessing and I have thoughts. Can‘t wait to discuss! #Shardlakians 4.5 🌟

@dabbe