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Dissolution (Matthew Shardlake, #1)

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Historical Fiction Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller

by C.J. Sansom

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4.08 (22.9K ratings)
calendar_today 2003
description 456 pages

Dissolution by C.J. Sansom holds a highly rated rating of 4.08 out of 5, based on 22.9K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 456 pages.

About Dissolution

Henry VIII has ordered the dissolution of the monasteries and England is full of informers. At the monastery of Scarnsea, events have spiralled out of control with the murder of Commissioner Robin Singleton. Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer, and his assistant are sent to investigate.

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Author C.J. Sansom
Published 2003
Pages 456
Genres Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.08 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,863

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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22.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.08, Dissolution is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.08
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Dissolution?

Dissolution is categorized as Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Dissolution worth reading?

Based on 22.9K reader ratings, Dissolution has an average score of 4.08 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Dissolution?

Dissolution has 456 pages.

Who wrote Dissolution?

Dissolution was written by C.J. Sansom. It was first published in 2003.

What is the ISBN for Dissolution?

The ISBN-13 for Dissolution is 9780330411970.0.

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