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C.J. Sansom's Matthew Shardlake mysteries whisk listeners back in time to the tumultuous court of King Henry VIII. Shardlake has his hands full this time defending a young religious fanatic who has been thrown into Bedlam. On top of that, Shardlake's friend is murdered, and the quest to find the killer leads Shardlake right to the steps of the king's latest romantic conquest, Catherine Parr.
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"The 5 books in the Abram's Daughters series were my favorite by Beverly Lewis. In a very broad sense it reminded me of Jane Austen's Sense & Sensibility as 5 sisters dealt with broken hearts and living according to the strict social expectations they were born into; each responding according to their own personalities . . . yet maintaining a close and loving relationship with each other."
— Kathy (5 out of 5 stars)
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“We can’t recommend this book too highly; it’s another virtuoso performance from a truly great talent.”
— Denver Post -
“The murder mystery is enthralling, but Sansom is intent on the bigger picture. The book has the compulsive quality of a fast-moving narrative but takes the reader deep into a world where torture and death are not merely endemic but fantastically envisioned at every turn…Revelation is not merely the title of the book, nor an indication of what Shardlake finally achieves in his search to unmask a murderer. It is the apocalyptic nightmare of the Four Last Things; Hell on earth—and this is a masterly evocation.”
— Independent (London) -
“Sansom’s evocation of 16th-century London amidst the turmoil of the Reformation is compelling…Revelation is a brisk thriller.”
— Guardian (London) -
“With its wealth of period detail, compelling characters, and bold, fast-moving plot, this may be the most rousing Shardlake adventure so far.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“In the fourth historical detective novel featuring barrister Matthew Shardlake, Sansom once again demonstrates his consummate knowledge of Tudor England’s politics and culture, and even the sounds and smells of sixteenth-century London’s streets…Like its predecessors, this installment in the series is sophisticated entertainment, with an intricately but not confusingly wrought plot.”
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“Packed with fascinating historical detail and contemporary lessons. The mystery is cleverly woven, and slowly building tension will keep readers involved until the denouement.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Revelation Listener Reviews
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" What a great way to end the series. Almost everything seems perfect in the end. My only criticism is that, like the others in this series, parts of it were really predictable. But all in all, a great read :) "
— Emily, 2/16/2014 -
" I love that the series ended with a happy ending!! After so much heartbreak for Leah and Sadie they both got happily ever after endings. "
— Danielle, 2/10/2014 -
" Good ending to the five books. Probably my favorite of the five. "
— Karen, 2/10/2014 -
" With this series I kept vacillating between 3 and 4 stars. I read all 5 books, and enjoyed them all, probably each one more than the last. Overall it was interesting to read about the Amish culture, and I felt the characters grew in depth and likability as I kept reading. A good read about a simple life- though even in the simplest lives, human nature complicates each one it touches. "
— Jessietaylortanner, 2/9/2014 -
" Yes! This series concluded and did not disappoint me. It was well written, compelling and made me want to keep coming back for more. Well done Beverly Lewis, well done. "
— Jodie, 2/3/2014 -
" I enjoyed this series. Beverly Lewis is a great storyteller and even though they are all Amish; each tale is quite different. "
— Margaret, 1/29/2014 -
" Well, I liked every book separately. The series was way too long and somewhat dragged on. As much as I like Beverly Lewis I have to say this series was good but not fabulous. "
— Olivia, 1/25/2014 -
" love these "
— Terri, 1/18/2014 -
" Everything I never knew about the Amish. "
— Linda, 1/1/2014 -
" This series was so good! I read the first book last February, and I just couldn't get it out of my head. I HAD to know how it ended! I read the last 4 books in a week. I loved everything about this series, even though it's not the type of book I normally read. "
— Sandy, 12/30/2013 -
" This series was great. I could hardly put the books down. It was agonizing though as there was no real resolution until the very last book. Enjoyed them immensely! "
— Kathryn, 12/30/2013 -
" Finished this series, finally! It's always a little too much by the time I finish one of her series. I think this one could have been better in four rather than five books. I do think she developed the idea well of not understanding salvation in the midst of a legalistic church. "
— Emsmith, 12/28/2013 -
" I loved this series- all 5 books kept my attention and made me excited to read more from beverly! Recommend them :) "
— Lindsey, 12/25/2013 -
" Awesome! I have loved this entire series! "
— Cindy, 12/12/2013 -
" Total fun reading this whole series, ups and downs and betrayl, interesting events in the Amish way of live. Very strict and very rigid with no room for individuality. But still very strong and family proud people. "
— Shirlyn, 11/27/2013 -
" Such a good series! Start at book 1. I couldn't stop until I'd read all 5. "
— Ashley, 10/16/2013 -
" A happy ending, but disappointing too. "
— Kami, 7/16/2013 -
" Abram's daughter's was her best series "
— Cheryll, 8/6/2012 -
" Loved this last book in Abrams Daughters series. This was a great, great series by Beverly Lewis. "
— Pam, 7/23/2012 -
" I was really into Amish books for a while and these were really good reads "
— Shelia, 5/21/2012 -
" This is the the 5th book in a series about the Ebersols -- an old-order Amish family living in Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania. I have wholly enjoyed the series, which spans several generations, and is brimming with emotion, adventure, mystery, and family values on nearly every page. "
— Midge, 5/16/2012 -
" This was the best book in this series! I finished it yesterday. I loved it because it wrapped up all the loose ends. This series was great, and it really surprised me what happened sometimes. I would think that one thing would happen, but then something totally different would happen instead! "
— Rachael, 5/7/2012 -
" This is a well written book about the Amish. This series follows a romance and the problems of families as they try to walk in their believes "
— Shannon, 3/4/2012 -
" This is the last book in the series. It was my favorite series I have read of Beverly Lewis so far. If you love Amish novels, check it out! Make sure you start with Book #1. "
— Lori, 2/3/2012 -
" I liked this series it was just so long! She really could have fit everything into 3 books. Other than that I liked it. "
— Jessica, 10/11/2011 -
" This final book really "wraps things up" nicely. Great read. "
— Janice, 5/8/2011 -
" An amazing love story taken place in the pilgram days. If you love LOVE stories you will like this one. "
— Shara, 2/1/2011 -
" Had to finish to make sure something good finally happened to Leah, but not sure they were worth the last 15 pages of her happiness. "
— Natalie, 1/20/2011 -
" Fun read. Learned alot about the Amish. "
— Betty, 12/29/2010 -
" The story kept me turning the pages and I even learned something. Very good. "
— Jamie, 12/17/2010 -
" Last in Abram's Daughters series. Very simplistic but very good. "
— Vikki, 4/2/2010 -
" Such a well-done series of Amish fiction. "
— Rachel, 3/8/2010 -
" These books were recommended to me by a friend. I liked them. It as aptly described to me as an "Amish soap opera" and so it is. We read them for a November book club. Amish=harvest=November for me :). You can't stop at Book 1. Read to the end of 5 for the complete story. "
— Michelle, 8/27/2009 -
" This is another Beverly Lewis series that I couldn't put down. The love story was great and it's a nice wholesome book :) "
— Sarah, 6/25/2009 -
" I really enjoyed reading these books. Quick reads, but as I was relating the plot to my husband, I realized they are a little soap opera-ish:) "
— Christine, 6/24/2009 -
" I really liked this series about the Amish. They were a quick easy read and I couldn't put them down--I found the culture interesting and wanted to know what would happen. "
— Kimberly, 5/9/2009 -
" Loved this series! I read the whole thing in one week. There are several plot twists, mysteries, romance, and fun details about the Amish life. "
— Megan, 2/8/2009 -
" my first look into amish life,fast reads, couldn't put down "
— Teresa, 10/31/2008 -
" I finished the first one - it was a little slow at the start, but by the third or fourth chapter, I really got into it. "
— Mandy, 10/12/2008
About C. J. Sansom
C. J. Sansom earned a PhD in history and was a lawyer before becoming a full-time writer.
About Steven Crossley
Steven Crossley, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, has built a career on both sides of the Atlantic as an actor and audiobook narrator, for which he has won more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a nominee for the prestigious Audie Award. He is a member of the internationally renowned theater company Complicite and has appeared in numerous theater, television, film, and radio dramas.