September 2023 Featured author - C.J. Sansom

[Helen]

Thanks Phrynne

[Jasmine's]

Completed 20/09/23

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Easy
4/4

TASKS

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
**Read a book set in England
A Time to Rejoice Anna Jacobs AA 4* 13/09/23

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
**Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.)
Sycamore Row John Grisham 20/09/23 4*

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
**Read a book from a series
A Time to Remember Anna Jacobs AA 4* 12/09/23

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war.
**Read a book set in a European country
The German Wife Kelly Rimmer AA 4* 17/09/23

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Jasmine:)

[Angela]

September Challenge Done ✔

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Easy
Books: 4/4 AA: 3/3

TASKS

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
**Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction OR
**Read a book set in England
The Tea Ladies by Amanda Hampson AA read 17.9.23 - 4⭐

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
**Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.)
**Read a book with a character who is literary in some way (writer, librarian etc.)
The Long Game (Detective Zoe Mayer, #1) by Simon Rowell AA read 8.9.23 - 4⭐

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a book with the number 7 in the page count or publication date
Silent Bud Deadly (English Cottage Garden Mysteries, #2) by H.Y. Hanna AA read 4.9.23 - 4⭐

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war.
**Read a book set in a European country OR
**Read a book where both the author's initials are found in Winter in Madrid.
A Shadow in Moscow by Katherine Reay read 20.9.23 - 4⭐

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Angela

[Kylie H]

September challenge complete - although I'm disappointed that I couldn't read a book by this exceptionally good author in this month.

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Easy
4/4

TASKS

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
Read a book set in England
Say You're Sorry by Michael Robotham 9/9/23 5★ AA

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.)
The Celtic Dagger by Jill Paterson16/9/23 3★

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
Read a book from a series
Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood7/9/23 4★ AA

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war.
Read a book where both the author's initials are found in "Winter in Madrid".
The River Runs South by Audrey Ingram 12/9/23 4★ AA

[Carol]

An early completion for a change

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
**Read a book set in England
The Museum of You by Carys Bray Completed 1/9/23 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
**Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.) (uncle is lawyer )
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult
Completed 2/9/23 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
**Read a book with the number 7 in the page count or publication date (published 1/7/21) The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock (AA) Completed 12/9/23 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war.
**Read a book set in a European country (Holland)
The Winter Dress by Lauren Chater completed 18/9/23 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Kylie and Carol.

[Ashleigh]

✨Completed Post ✨

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Easy
5/5 (AA: 1/1)

TASKS
✔️ #1 - Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss (6.Sept - 3 ✪'s)
✔️ #2 - When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo (6.Sept - 3 ✪'s)
✔️ #3 - How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix (8.Sept - 4 ✪'s)
✔️ #4 - On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta (21.Sept - 4 ✪'s)
✔️ Bonus: Dark Fire by C.J. Sansom (13.Sept - 3 ✪'s)

[Angela]

Phrynne wrote: "Well done Angela"

Thanks Phrynne 😊

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Ashleigh!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done to Jasmine, Angela, Kylie, Carol and Ashleigh on your finishes!

[TheMadHatter]

Finished with over a week to spare. I love holidays :-)

Tasks

#1. C.J Sansom is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII. Read a book set in England.
The Rake and Lady Julia by Claudia Stone
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 9/9/23

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer. Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.)
Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb - Police Officer
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 7/9/23

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series.
Read a book from a series,
The Takeover by T.L. Swan AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 9/9/23

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war. Read a book set in a European country.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller - (Ancient) Greece
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 20/9/23

Bonus
**Read a book by C.J. Sansom
Dissolution
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars) - 18/9/23

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done TheMadHatter!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work MH!!

[Jane]

Completed the challenge with:
Exposure by Kathy Reichs 4*

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Hard
10/10 4 AA Completed @ 22-SEP-2023

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TASKS

#1. **Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction : The Cartographer's Secret by Tea Cooper AA 04-SEP-2023 4*
#2. **Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police): Paradise Lost by J.A. Jance 04-SEP-2023 4*
#3. **Read a book from a series : Witness in Death by J.D. Robb 08-SEP-2023 4*
#4. **Read a book where both the author's initials are found in Winter in Madrid : Search History by Amy Taylor AA 02-SEP-2023 3*



SPELL OUT : SERIES

S : The Hush by Sara Foster AA 12-SEP-2023 4*
E : Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich 18-SEP-2023 5*
R : Standing in the Shadows by Peter Robinson 10-SEP-2023 4*
I : Invite Me In by Stephanie Julian 06-SEP-2023 5*
E : Exposure by Kathy Reichs 22-SEP-2023 4*
S : The Vet from Snowy River by Stella Quinn AA 13-SEP-2023 4*

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Jane!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job Jane!!

[Mari]

Another month done 😊.

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Easy
4/4
Completed 23rd September

TASKS

✅ #1. Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction
Murder at the Manor by Catherine Coles 08/09 3★

✅ #2. Read a book with a character who is literary in some way (writer, librarian etc.)
After She Wrote Him by Sulari Gentill *AA* 15/09 3★

✅ #3. Read a book from a series
Mixing with Murder by Ann Granger (Fran Varaday #6) 04/09 4.5★

✅ #4. Read a book set in a European country
Murder in Tuscany by L.B. Hathaway (Italy) 23/09 4.5★

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Mari:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've finished :)

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Hard
10/10

TASKS

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
**Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction OR
**Read a book set in England
A Fire at the Exhibition by T.E. Kinsey 5★s 3/9/23

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
**Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.)
**Read a book with a character who is literary in some way (writer, librarian etc.)
Murder By Fire by Faith Martin 4★s 9/9/23 DI Hillary Greene

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
**Read a book from a series OR
**Read a book with the number 7 in the page count or publication date
Seams Deadly by Maggie Bailey 2★s 7/9/23

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war.
**Read a book set in a European country OR
**Read a book where both the author's initials are found in WINTER IN MADRID
Silent Fall by Nicky Downes 3★s 5/9/23



SPELL OUT

S Summer by the Jewel Sea by Rhonda Forrest 5★s 7/9/23 AA
E An Italian Secret by Ella Carey 5★s 20/9/23 AA
R Ripper by Shelley Burr 3★s 1/9/23 AA
I Under a Gilded Sky by Imogen Martin 5★s 15/9/23
E The Son by Elena Wilkes 4★s 22/9/23
S The Midwife of Berlin by Anna Stuart 4★s 10/9/23

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great job Mari!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Helen]

Fabulous Brenda

[#Teresa]

Challenge Completed :)

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Hard
9/9 - 4/4 AA

TASKS

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
**Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction
Homecoming by Kate Morton AA Read 24/9/2023 5*

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
**Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.)
Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb Read 13/9/2023 4*

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
**Read a book with the number 7 in the page count or publication date
The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell 370pages AA Read 17/9/2023 5*

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war.
**Read a book set in a European country
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn Read 23/9/2023 5*

SPELL OUT

T - The Truth about the Accident by Nicole Trope AA Read 10/9/2023 4*
U - Until We Collide by Charlotte Fallowfield Read 7/9/23 3*
D - Dark Heart by Catherine Lee AA Read 9/9/2023 5*
O - One Moment in Time by Shari Low Read 4/9/2023 4*
R - Regretting You by Colleen Hoover Read 14/9/2023 5*

[Suzie]

Easy 3/4
4. Author's initials The Map of William/Michael Thomas AA 4 stars 24/9

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "Fabulous Brenda"

Thanks Helen.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Teresa!

[Cherie]

Finished :)

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level:Easy
4/4 (1AA)

TASKS

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction

Dissolution by C.J. Sansom 3 stars 10/9/23

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.)

Just Murdered by Katherine Kovacic AA 4 stars 11/9/23

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
Read a book with the number 7 in the page count or publication date

Geek Girl by Holly Smale 2 stars 19/9/23

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war.
Read a book set in a European country

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke 3 stars 17/9/23

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work Cherie!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Oops - almost missed you - well done Teresa!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Cherie:)

[Jonquil]

September 2023 Featured Author - C.J. Sansom

4/4 DONE
3/1 AA

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
**Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction AND **Read a book set in England Lamentation C.J. Sansom AA 9/7 ★★★★★
#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
**Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind --Dallas TX SWAT Team member Hale Delaney Wild As a Wolf Paige Tyler 9/11 ★★★★★
#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
**Read a book from a series (Cleopatra Fox #3) Murder in the Drawing Room C.J. Archer AA 9/4 ★★★
#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels.
**Read a book set in a European country Great Britain Murder at the Piccadilly Playhouse C.J. Archer AA 9/3 ★★★★

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Jonquil!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished at last!
September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level:
11/11

TASKS

#1. Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction
A Fire at the Exhibition by T.E. Kinsey 5 stars

#2. Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.)
Payback in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars

#3. Read a book from a series
Murder By Fire by Faith Martin 5 stars

#4. Read a book where both the author's initials are found in Winter in Madrid.
Fatal Pursuit by Martin Walker 5 stars

BONUS
**Read a book by C.J. Sansom Winter in Madrid 3 stars

SPELL IT OUT Sansom
S Snow Creek by Gregg Olsen 4 stars
A Cover the Bones by Rachel Amphlett AA 5 stars
N Sugar Town Queens by Malla NunnAA 4 stars
S The Wattle Island Book Club by Sandie DockerAA 4 stars
O Outback Wind: The Jillaroo by Annie Seaton AA 4 stars
M Murder at the Crown and Anchor by C.J. ArcherAA 4 stars

[Rachel]

All done!
AUSSIE READERS CHALLENGE SEPTEMBER
September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Hard
10/10 4/4AA

TASKS

✅1. Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction: The Secrets of Thistle Cottage by Kerry Barrett* (Scotland) 5 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review

✅2. Read a book with a character who is literary in some way (writer, librarian etc.): The Distant Hours by Kate Morton* 1 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review (AA)

✅3. Read a book with the number 7 in the page count or publication date: The Good Life Elsewhere by Vladimir Lorchenkov* (Moldova) 19 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐ my review

✅4. Read a book set in a European country: War and Turpentine by Stefan Hertmans* (Belgium) 21 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review


SPELL OUT
✅M-The Lake House by Kate Morton 11 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review (AA)
✅A-A Girl Called Eel by Ali Zamir* (Comoros) 15 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅D-Debesa, the story of Frank and Katie Rodriguez by Cindy Solonec* 13 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review (AA)
✅R-Fish Soup by Margarita García Robayo* (Colombia) 25 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅I-A Company of Swans by Eva Ibbotson (Brazil) 1 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅D-The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker* 7 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐⭐ my review (AA)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jonquil, Phrynne and Rachel!

[Carolyn]

I'm calling this challenge done because I'm not going to get time to read the bonus book this month (Tombland - 865 pages)

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Easy
4/4 books (min 1 AA)

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
**Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction
✔ Murder at Elm House by Helena Dixon (read 17 Sept) 4★

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
**Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.)
✔ Stone Town by Margaret Hickey AA (read 24 Sept) 4★

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
**Read a book from a series
✔ The Ghost Fields by Elly Griffiths (#7 in series) (read 6 Sept) 4★

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war.
**Read a book set in a European country
✔ The Brewery Murders by J.R. Ellis (England) (read 13 Sept) 4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Carolyn! And no, I don't expect you would :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Rachel and Carolyn!

[Catsalive]

Done

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: hard (4AA)
9/9

#1. **Read a book set in England
Mrs. Pargeter's Pound of Flesh by Simon Brett 5/9 3.5★

#2. **Read a book with a character who is literary in some way (writer, librarian etc.) - journalist & sometime mystery writer
Sun, Surf and Murder by D.C. Pitt 3/9 3.5★ (AA)

#3. **Read a book with the number 7 in the page count or publication date - 378p
Last Chance Cafe by Liz Byrski 6/9 4★ (AA)

#4. **Read a book where both the author's initials are found in Winter in Madrid.
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells 10/9 4★



T- The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 15/9 4★
U- The Unexpected Mrs Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 5/9 4★
D- Stars Uncharted by S.K. Dunstall 23/9 3.5★ (AA)
O- One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie 21/9 4★
R- A Routine Infidelity by Elizabeth Coleman 4/9 3.5★ (AA)

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Carolyn! And no, I don't expect you would :)"

Thanks Brenda and Phrynne. Enjoying Provence at the moment - the weather is gorgeous and some light holiday reading next to the pool has been going on, but nothing that needs a serious degree of concentration!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Catsalive!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn (on vacation) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Carolyn! And no, I don't expect you would :)"

Thanks Brenda and Phrynne. Enjoying Provence at the moment - the weather is gorgeous and some light holiday reading next to t..."

You're definitely not going to want to come home!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kylie!

[Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while)]

COMPLETED 28/09/23

September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: HARD 10/10
AA: 4/4

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
**Read a book with the genre of Historical Fiction OR
**Read a book set in England
Historical fiction AND set in England - Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson COMPLETED 15/09 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
**Read a book with a character who is literary in some way (writer, librarian etc.) - Librarian
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead COMPLETED 28/09 ⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
In her small hometown, librarian Ruth Cornier has always felt like an outsider . . .

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
**Read a book from a series - The Stone Circle by Elly Griffiths #11 in the Dr Ruth Galloway series COMPLETED 21/09 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war.
**Read a book where both the author's initials are found in Winter in Madrid. - Michael Robotham (AA)
Watching You by Michael Robotham COMPLETED 26/09 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

SPELL OUT

L The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson COMPLETED 08/09 ⭐⭐⭐.4 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A The Detective Up Late by Adrian McKinty (AA) COMPLETED 03/09 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

W The Well of Saint Nobody by Neil Jordan COMPLETED 10/09 ⭐⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Y You Don't Know Me by Sara Foster (AA) COMPLETED 24/09 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

E The Dark Angel by Elly Griffiths COMPLETED 02/09 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

R Rainbow Cove Christmas: 6-in-1 Collection/His Christmas Feast/Her Christmas Kisses/Her Christmas Homecoming/His Christmas Pearl/His Christmas Escape/His Christmas Pride by Susanne Bellamy (AA) COMPLETED 23/09 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sandy!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Sandy!

[Kim]

Completed this Challenge with:-

#3. Read a book with a '7' in the publication date or page count - first published 12 July 1973:-
Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
September Featured Author - C.J. Sansom
Duration: 1/9/23 - 30/9/23
Level: Easy (Tasks)
Progress: 4/4 (AA 1/1) - COMPLETED 25/9/23

TASKS

#1. C.J Sansom writes Historical Mystery and is best known for his Matthew Shardlake series set in Tudor England under Henry VIII.
**Read a book set in England:-
The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller -
- FINISHED 4/9/23 - 4* (8.5/10)

#2. Before becoming a full-time writer Sansom practiced as a lawyer.
**Read a book with a character who is a legal practitioner of some kind (police, lawyer etc.) - police officer:-
Beyond the Point by Damien Boyd -
- FINISHED 10/9/23 - 4* (9/10)

#3. Sansom is most famous for his Matthew Shardlake series which has seven books to date.
**Read a book with the number 7 in the page count or publication date - first published 12 July 1973:-
Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. -
- FINISHED 25/9/23 - 4* (9/10)

#4. As well as his famous series, Sansom has written two stand alone novels. One of them, Winter in Madrid is set just after the Spanish Civil war.
**Read a book where both the author's initials are found in 'Winter in Madrid':-
The Bay by Allie Reynolds - AA -
- FINISHED 18/9/23 - 4* (8.5/10)