This is one where I wish Goodreads had 1/2 stars. The time period was incredibly well drawn to the point where I want to go back and re-read some of the history to see if similar events happened. The only thing that keeps it from being 4 stars is I found the main character disappointing. I wanted to love him I really did. Shardlake had many of the elements I find compelling, someone trying to do the right thing who has human flaws. But I found him so unsympathetic. I will read other books by the author. I don't know if I'll continue with this series.
