CJ Sansom, author of Shardlake historical mysteries, dies aged 71

The historical novelist died on Saturday
CJ Sansom, author of Shardlake historical mysteries, dies aged 71

CJ Sansom has died aged 71 (Pan Macmillian)

Author Christopher John Sansom, best known for creating the character of Matthew Shardlake, has died at the age of 71.

The historical novelist, known as CJ Sansom, died on Saturday, according to publisher Pan Macmillan.

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