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Heresy (Giordano Bruno, Book 1)

Heresy (Giordano Bruno, Book 1)

by S.J.Parris (Author)

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    Hardcover 2010

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Synopsis

Introducing the monk Giodarno Bruno, magician, scientist, and heretic in a new series of historical thrillers for fans of C.J.Sansom and 'The Name of the Rose' 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, where the university is believed to be a hotbed of French dissent. Bruno 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 realizes that even the wise cannot always tell truth from heresy. But some are prepared to kill for it!

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 464
 Edition: First Edition; 1st printing.
 Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 04 Mar 2010
ISBN 10: 0007317662
ISBN 13: 9780007317660
Prizes: Shortlisted for CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award 2010.

Media Reviews
'Move over C.J. Sansom, S.J. Parris has arrived' Globe and Mail 'An atmospheric and well-written historical thriller ' Guardian 'The places and people are vividly described with a merciful absence of period language, and the solution to this exciting, well-written tale comes as a real surprise' Literary Review 'If you are a fan of either historical or crime fiction this absorbing novel will definitely fit the bill ! Heresy never loses the reader's interest: it's tightly plotted and well crafted, with intriguing and credible characters' Waterstone's Books Quarterly 'Heresy has everything -- intrigue, mystery, excellent history and haunting sense of place. The beginning of a wonderful new detective series' Kate Mosse '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') 'A rich, dark and utterly gripping tale, paced to perfection and populated with a glorious cast of characters' Mark Mills (Author of the Number One bestseller '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') '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 mobilizing 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 Parris' Matthew Pearl (author of 'The Dante Club') 'A vigorous philosophical thriller that wastes no time getting to the point' Washington Post
Author Bio
S.J. Parris is the pseudonym of Stephanie Merritt. Born in Surrey in 1974, she has written for a variety of newspapers and magazines and is currently Deputy Literary Editor and comedy critic of the Observer.