Heresy

Heresy

Fiction, Crime & Thrillers
Paperback Published on: 03/03/2011
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Bookseller Reviews

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Heresy
Murder, mystery, religion and love all in one!
I actually read the third in this series, Sacrilege, first and loved it so much that I quickly read the first two in the series, Heresy and Prophecy. Heres... READ MORE
Sue R

Synopsis

The first book in the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling series following Giordano Bruno, set at the time of Queen Elizabeth I

In Elizabeth’s England, true faith can mean bloody murder…

Oxford, 1583. A place of learning. And murderous schemes.

The country is rife with plots to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and return the realm to the Catholic faith. Giordano Bruno is recruited by the queen’s spymaster and sent undercover to expose a treacherous conspiracy in Oxford – but his own secret mission must remain hidden at all costs.

A spy under orders. A coveted throne under threat.

When a series of hideous murders ruptures close-knit college life, Bruno is compelled to investigate. And what he finds makes it brutally clear that the Tudor throne itself is at stake…

Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Hilary Mantel

Praise for S. J. Parris

‘A delicious blend of history and thriller’ The Times

‘An omnipresent sense of danger’ Daily Mail

‘Colourful characters, fast-moving plots and a world where one false step in religion or politics can mean a grisly death’ Sunday Times

‘Pacy, intricate, and thrilling’ Observer

‘Vivid, sprawling … Well-crafted, exuberant’ Financial Times

‘Impossible to resist’ Daily Telegraph

'An atmospheric and well-written historical thriller' Guardian

‘Twists and turns like a corkscrew of venomous snakes’ Stuart MacBride

‘It has everything – intrigue, mystery and excellent history’ Kate Mosse

‘The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping’ Conn Iggulden

‘A brilliantly unusual glimpse at the intrigues surrounding Queen Elizabeth I’ Andrew Taylor

“Rich in both historical detail and ingenious twists” Sam Bourne (bestselling author of The Righteous Men)

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780007317707
  • Number of pages: 512
  • Weight: 360g
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 32 mm

Customer Reviews

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Heresy
Shardlake & Shakespeare have a rival!
This is a must for all lovers of Tudor historical fiction. Like John Shakespeare Giordana Bruno, a radical monk on the run from the Inquisition, finds hims... READ MORE
Peter H
Heresy
A Poor Imitation
EVERYTHING about this book appears to have been designed to appeal to those who love the series featuring the character of “Matthew Shardlake” and I was de... READ MORE
Me2
Heresy
A Good Read
Being a fan of C J Sansom's 'Matthew Shardlake' I looked forward to reading Heresy, although a little slow in parts I was not disappointed, 'Bruno' has not... READ MORE
Happy Bookworm
Heresy
It grabs you and indicates the content
I am a big fan of C. J. Sansom and the Tudor setting. `Matthew Shardlake` has a great fellow worker in `Giordano Bruno` and the writing of S. J. Parris is ... READ MORE
Baxter
Heresy
Entertaining...
I`m not a great fan of the genre, but I thoroughly enjoyed `Heresy`. Parris`s writing was good and I thought she painted a vivid picture of the time. The b... READ MORE
Crowman
Heresy
Not bad, but not brilliant either.
This could have been so much better. The lead character, I felt, wasn't really developed enough. There was not much in the way of background information ab... READ MORE
Nocturnal bibliophile
Heresy
Great read, would recommend.
Good characters and story line. Ideal for those that like medieval murder mystery. Fans of C.J. Sansom, Philippa Greggory and Ken Follett will enjoy this.... READ MORE
Barrie P
Heresy
A first from this author
As a fan of C J Sansin I was looking for a like minded author. S. J. Parris fits the bill nicely. I'm looking forward to reading her other novels.
Barrie P
Heresy
Heresy
First in a series this was a highly enjoyable read, if you like CJ Sansom’s historical novels then this is for you. The central character is well drawn and... READ MORE
Yvonne watson
Heresy
A cracking historical crime
On the run from the Holy Inquisition, Giordano Bruno arrived in England and travelled to Oxford, seeking professorship with Oxford University. SJ Parris us... READ MORE
Anna Evans-Wylie
Heresy
An outstanding start to the series
Faith and the concept of belief are a key element of S. J. Parris' legendary Giordano Bruno series; set in the Elizabethan era, the series follows real lif... READ MORE
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