Author Christopher John Sansom, best known for creating the character of Matthew Shardlake, has died at the age of 71.The character of Shardlake, a Tudor lawyer, was introduced in his first novel Dissolution, which was published 21 years ago.His works have just been adapted into the series Shardlake, which features The Innocents star Arthur Hughes as the main character and Game Of Thrones actor Sean Bean as Thomas Cromwell.
Meyrick wrote: “His colourful, superbly researched historical fiction especially, made him one of the most successful writers of his generation. God rest you, sir. You’ll be much missed.”The author also donated £161,000 to the Better Together campaign, according to published accounts.‘I shall miss him hugely, not only as a wonderfully talented writer who gave joy to millions, but as a dear friend of enormous compassion and integrity.
“He was working on his new Shardlake novel, Ratcliff, when he died but his worsening health made progress painfully slow: his meticulous historical research and his writing were always so important to him. "It is with enormous sadness that we announce the death of CJ Sansom, a writer it has been our privilege to represent since publication of his first novel, DISSOLUTION, more than twenty years ago."Born In Edinburgh, Scotland in 1952, Sansom studied at Birmingham University, where he achieved a BA and PhD in history.
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CJ Sansom author of Shardlake historical mysteries dies aged 71The novelist is known for creating the character of Matthew Shardlake, a Tudor lawyer who solves crimes.
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