CJ Sansom, Renowned Historical Novelist and Creator of Shardlake Series, Passes Away at 71

Sansom's death comes just days before the Disney+ adaptation of his celebrated Shardlake series.

CJ Sansom, acclaimed for his Shardlake Tudor detective series, has died at the age of 71.
His novels, known for their historical accuracy and complex characters, have sold over three million copies.
The Disney+ adaptation of his Shardlake series, featuring Arthur Hughes and Sean Bean, is set to premiere this week.
Sansom's work often explored themes of justice and the human condition, set against historical backdrops.
Despite his privacy, Sansom was a vocal critic of nationalism and contributed significantly to public debates.