Heresy by S. J. Parris
March 16th 2010 22:51
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Heresy
Heresy
by S. J. Parris
Introducing Giordano Bruno, monk, magician, scientist and heretic, in a new series of historical thrillers for fans of C.J.Sansom
Passion, treachery and murder: in Heresy S. J. Parris transports you to a brilliantly conceived Elizabethan England with an unstoppable narrative that will leave you in suspense.
Masterfully blending true events with fiction, this blockbuster historical thriller is a page-turning murder mystery. Dramatic, intriguing and sophisticated, Heresy is told in a fresh and original voice with stylistic flair. If you read one detective thriller this year, this is the one to sink your teeth into.
About Heresy
England, 1583. A country awash with paranoia and conspiracy - but a safe haven for a radical monk on the run. Giordano Bruno, with his theories of astronomy and extraterrestrial life, has fled the Inquisition for the court of Elizabeth I. Here, he attracts the attention of Francis Walsingham, chief spymaster and sworn enemy of Catholic plotters.
Bruno is sent undercover to Oxford University, believed to be a hotbed of French dissent. He quickly finds himself drawn into college intrigues, and distracted by a beautiful young woman. Before long, he is investigating a hideous series of murders, each linked by a letter offering clues. The letters suggest that each victim was guilty of heresy. But is Bruno being aided or misled - or is he himself the next target? Stalking a cunning and determined killer through the shadowy cloisters of Oxford, Bruno realises that even the wise cannot always tell truth from heresy. But some are prepared to kill for it ...
See S. J. Parris discuss Heresy here
About the author
S. J. Parris is the pseudonym of Stephanie Merritt. Stephanie began reviewing books for national newspapers while she was reading English literature at Queens' College, Cambridge. She went on to become Deputy Literary Editor of The Observer in 1999. Her first novel, Gaveston, was published in 2002. She followed this with a second novel, Real, and in 2008 she published a memoir, The Devil Within. Stephanie continues to write for The Observer.
by S. J. Parris
Introducing Giordano Bruno, monk, magician, scientist and heretic, in a new series of historical thrillers for fans of C.J.Sansom
Passion, treachery and murder: in Heresy S. J. Parris transports you to a brilliantly conceived Elizabethan England with an unstoppable narrative that will leave you in suspense.
Masterfully blending true events with fiction, this blockbuster historical thriller is a page-turning murder mystery. Dramatic, intriguing and sophisticated, Heresy is told in a fresh and original voice with stylistic flair. If you read one detective thriller this year, this is the one to sink your teeth into.
About Heresy
England, 1583. A country awash with paranoia and conspiracy - but a safe haven for a radical monk on the run. Giordano Bruno, with his theories of astronomy and extraterrestrial life, has fled the Inquisition for the court of Elizabeth I. Here, he attracts the attention of Francis Walsingham, chief spymaster and sworn enemy of Catholic plotters.
Bruno is sent undercover to Oxford University, believed to be a hotbed of French dissent. He quickly finds himself drawn into college intrigues, and distracted by a beautiful young woman. Before long, he is investigating a hideous series of murders, each linked by a letter offering clues. The letters suggest that each victim was guilty of heresy. But is Bruno being aided or misled - or is he himself the next target? Stalking a cunning and determined killer through the shadowy cloisters of Oxford, Bruno realises that even the wise cannot always tell truth from heresy. But some are prepared to kill for it ...
See S. J. Parris discuss Heresy here
About the author
S. J. Parris is the pseudonym of Stephanie Merritt. Stephanie began reviewing books for national newspapers while she was reading English literature at Queens' College, Cambridge. She went on to become Deputy Literary Editor of The Observer in 1999. Her first novel, Gaveston, was published in 2002. She followed this with a second novel, Real, and in 2008 she published a memoir, The Devil Within. Stephanie continues to write for The Observer.
Fascinating - the period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping
Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of Bones of the Hills and The Dangerous Book for Boys
Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of Bones of the Hills and The Dangerous Book for Boys
A rich, dark and utterly gripping tale, paced to perfection and populated with a glorious cast of characters
Mark Mills, bestselling author of The Savage Garden
Mark Mills, bestselling author of The Savage Garden
Heresy is a riveting read. Rich in both historical detail and ingenious twists, S. J. Parris has created a character in Giordano Bruno that will endure. A true rival to C J Sansom
Sam Bourne, bestselling author of The Righteous Men
Sam Bourne, bestselling author of The Righteous Men
Heresy is a must-read for every fan of historical thrillers. S. J. Parris transports the reader back to an extraordinary time in history by mobilising fascinating details, suspense, and fully-drawn characters. Giordano Bruno turns out to be that rare hero, charismatic and nuanced enough to impel an encore, and to leave us asking for more from the gifted ParrisMatthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club
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