C. J. Sansom
Dissolution
The first book in the Shardlake series, 2003
To the writers' group: Jan, Luke, Mary, Mike B, Mike H, Roz, William and especially Tony, our inspiration. The crucible. And to Caroline
Senior Obedentiaries (Officials) of the Monastery of St Donatus the Ascendant at Scarnsea, Sussex, 1537
ABBOT FABIAN
Abbot of the monastery, elected for life by the brethren.
BROTHER EDWIG
Bursar. Responsible for all aspects of monastery finance.
BROTHER GABRIEL Sacrist and precentor; responsible for the maintenance and decoration of the monastic church, and for its music.
BROTHER GUY
Infirmarian. Responsible for the monks' health. Licensed to prescribe medicines.
BROTHER HUGH
Chamberlain. Responsible for household matters within the monastery.
BROTHER JUDE
Pittancer. Responsible for payment of monastery bills, wages to monks and servants, and distribution of the charitable doles.
BROTHER MORTIMUS
Prior, second in command to Abbot Fabian; responsible for the discipline and welfare of the monks. Also novice master.