Sidewise Award for Alternate History
1 appearances
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Edition 18 (2012) Winner
Christopher John Sansom
クリストファー・ジョン・サムソン
Kurisutofā Jon Sansom
Aliases:
C. J. Sansom
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1952-12-09 （Edinburgh）
- Died
- 2024-04-27 （near Brighton） age 71
- Nationality
- British, Scottish
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Edinburgh, Scotland → Sussex, England
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Solicitor
- Active Years
- 2003-2024
- Nominations
- Dagger in the Library 2007 Very Highly Commended
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Watson's College | — | — | — | 幼少期、中退 | UK |
| University of Birmingham | — | History | PhD | 不明 | UK |
George Watson's College
Period:
幼少期、中退
Country:
UK
Left with no qualifications due to bullying
University of Birmingham
History
Degree:
PhD
Period:
不明
Country:
UK
BA and PhD in history
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Ellis Peters Historical Dagger | Dark Fire | 歴史小説 | Crime Writers' Association | 受賞 |
| 2013 | Sidewise Award for Alternate History | Dominion | 代替歴史 | Sidewise Award | 受賞 |
| 2022 | Cartier Diamond Dagger | — | 生涯功労 | Crime Writers' Association | 受賞 |
Ellis Peters Historical Dagger
2005
Work:
Dark Fire
Category:
歴史小説
Organization:
Crime Writers' Association
Result:
受賞
Sidewise Award for Alternate History
2013
Work:
Dominion
Category:
代替歴史
Organization:
Sidewise Award
Result:
受賞
Cartier Diamond Dagger
2022
Category:
生涯功労
Organization:
Crime Writers' Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Cartier Diamond Dagger
1 appearances
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Edition 37 (2022) Winner
Works
Major Works
Dissolution
2003 Historical mysteryMatthew Shardlake investigates a murder in a monastery during Henry VIII's reign.
Religious ReformationLaw and Justice
Adaptations
- [TV series] Shardlake (2024)
Dark Fire
2004 Historical mysteryShardlake pursues the secret of Greek fire.
Power StrugglesScience
Sovereign
2006 Historical mysteryUnravels conspiracy in York.
MonarchyConspiracy
Revelation
2008 Historical mysteryCase involving apocalyptic prophecy.
Religious FanaticismPlague
Heartstone
2010 Historical mysteryNaval battle and mysterious death.
WarFamily
Lamentation
2014 Historical mysteryCatherine Parr's secret.
Religious Conflict
Tombland
2018 Historical mysteryMurder during Kett's Rebellion.
RebellionClass Struggle
Winter in Madrid
2006 Spy thrillerThriller set in Madrid after the Spanish Civil War.
Civil WarEspionage
Dominion
2012 Alternate historyBritain after Axis victory in WWII.
NazismResistance
Bibliography
- Dissolution (2003)
- Dark Fire (2004)
- Sovereign (2006)
- Revelation (2008)
- Heartstone (2010)
- Lamentation (2014)
- Tombland (2018)
- Winter in Madrid (2006)
- Dominion (2012)
Adaptations
- Shardlake TV series (Disney+, 2024, based on Dissolution)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Meticulous historical researchIntricate plottingVivid Tudor England depiction
- Recurring Motifs
- LawyersReligious ReformationSocial underdogs
Health
-
Multiple myeloma2012-2024Died from the cancer on 27 April 2024 at age 71
Legacy
Renowned British author of historical crime novels, best known for the Shardlake series. TV adaptation released shortly after his death.
In Popular Culture
- Disney+ series 'Shardlake'
Quotes
-
I thought it made sense for Shardlake to be a lawyer... the law was my profession.
Source: The Guardian interview (2010)
Trivia
- Suffered bullying at George Watson's College and left without qualifications
- Opposed Scottish nationalism, donated £24,000 to Better Together campaign