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Thoughts, Shardlakians?

OutsmartYourShelf An intriguing read so far. The uncertainty with the back & forth of Henry's religious changes leaves everyone caught between the two factions, & the fear of saying the wrong thing or being seen with the wrong person & being denounced & dragged off to the Tower must have been unbearable. 5d
lil1inblue I like this one so far. It does have a different tone than the last books. Shardlake seems more somber and melancholy, while those around him are more settled and content. I agree with @OutsmartYourShelf - the uncertainty and volatility of the time must have been just awful. 5d
AnneCecilie I‘m liking this one. It shows the times and how most people have reached a point where they‘re like “I believe as the King wants”. But I wish there was more Barak and Guy (edited) 5d
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dabbe @OutsmartYourShelf @lil1inblue @AnneCecilie So much political intrigue in this one! We actually get inside Whitehall and see the machinations of court. I agree with all of you re: feeling the torment and having to sway whichever way the king sways--it reminds me of how I feel in this country right now with a wannabe king creating as much turmoil as he can. At least we don't have the Tower ... yet. 5d
LiseWorks This book shows how families went against each other just for power. This religious fight between the catholics and Protestants is so ridiculous. I know that God himself is gagging over this. 5d
AnneCecilie I‘m in Europe so I don‘t feel it the same way as you do, but it is creating a lot of uncertainty 5d
dabbe @LiseWorks My views tend to lean towards Shardlake's: I doubt all religions, so the Catholic-Protestant battle reeks of ridiculousness IMHO. 5d
dabbe @AnneCecilie Most definitively. 5d
Deblovestoread Definitely those in power swinging the religion cudgel. The terror of burning would be horrific so of course your words should hold the party line and if your actions do not you risk everything. I like the court machinations in this one. 4d
dabbe @Deblovestoread It's fascinating, isn't it? 4d
kwmg40 I'm a bit behind in my reading, and I've just started this one. Will return to these questions when I'm farther along! 21h
dabbe @kwmg40 🤩 20h
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