Sansom will enjoy this novel that has made use of extensive research into the period, folding real events and real characters into a fictional mystery.įiction. Those who have enjoyed the Matthew Shardlake novels by C.J. If you are familiar with the characters and events of the time period, the sense of paranoia and fear of betrayal are even more palpable. When another murder is discovered, Bruno is under even greater pressure to solve the mystery, stop the murderer, and prevent the treasonous plot. The fictional version of Giordano Bruno finds himself recruited by Walsingham and is to accompany his friend Sir Philip Sidney to Oxford, ostensibly to take part in a debate, but also on a mission to uncover secret Catholics suspected of plotting treason.īruno finds himself trying to solve a gruesome murder that may or may not have to do with those involved in treason. Parris (Author), John Lee (Narrator), & 1 more 6,241 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 12.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. All but Marlowe play a role in this historical mystery. Among his reported "intelligencers" were Christopher Marlowe and Giordano Bruno. He had close ties with Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, and his son-in-law was Sir Philip Sidney. Densely plotted and paced historical thriller set in Elizabethan Oxford combines spying and a serial. Her Secretary of State (and spymaster), Sir Francis Walsingham handled both espionage and domestic security. all books despatched wrapped in bubble wrap and a strong cardboard box. In 1583, Elizabeth I is on the throne of England and trying to keep the political and religious turmoil in check. a nice clean and tight uk first edition first print uncorrected proof copy of heresy by s.j.parris,which has been signed and lined to the title page this book also comes with a heresy postcard.
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