Dissolution

I thoroughly enjoyed Dissolution, though it was darker than some of the historical mysteries I've read. By the end, I was grateful to be living in the time I do now. I appreciate luxuries like regular bathing, warm (deloused, unsoiled) clothing in the winter, fresh, uncontaminated food, and beer free of chicken poop.

Fans of Brother Cadfael and Sister Fidelma could probably appreciate this well-researched and well-written book, though Dissolution takes place later in the historical timeline of the U.K. than either of the others.

Toward the end I guessed who-dun-it. Or I thought I had. The author hid some devious twists and turns in the last few pages that I didn't anticipate.

I would definitely pick up the next book in the Shardlake series, because I want to know how the character progresses after his disillusionment.