Prophecy (Giordano Bruno, Book 2)

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The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling series

The second book in S. J. Parriss bestselling, critically acclaimed series following Giordano Bruno, set at the time of Queen Elizabeth I
Autumn, 1583. Under Elizabeths rule, loyalty is bought with blood

An astrological phenomenon heralds the dawn of a new age and Queen Elizabeths throne is in peril. As Mary Stuarts supporters scheme to usurp the rightful monarch, a young maid of honour is murdered, occult symbols carved into her flesh.

The Queens spymaster, Francis Walsingham, calls on maverick agent Giordano Bruno to infiltrate the plotters and secure the evidence that will condemn them to death.

Bruno is cunning, but so are his enemies. His identity could be exposed at any moment. The proof he seeks is within his grasp. But the young womans murder could point to an even more sinister truth

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

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)

Perfect for fans of A D Swanston, Paul Walker and E.M. Powell.

Reviews

• Impossible to resist Parris creates a convincing sense of the past, woven with so much intrigue that the head fairly spins Daily Telegraph
• Parris writes with confident ease of Tudor London The dialogue balances nicely on a tightrope of period phrases and cut-to-the-chase colloquialisms. More, please The Times
• Parriss plot is well crafted and full of surprises, an imaginatively satisfying addition to the many real intrigues surrounding the imprisoned Mary Stuart and the threats to Elizabeths security TLS
• Tense and lively, a welcome follow-up to Heresy, fully living up to its predecessors promise Daily Mail

Praise for Heresy:

• 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)
• 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)
• 'Parris paces her yarn perfectly' Daily Telegraph

Author Bio

S.J.Parris is the pseudonym of Stephanie Merritt. It was as a student at Cambridge researching a paper that Stephanie first became fascinated by the rich history of Tudor England and Renaissance Europe. Since then, her interest has grown and led her to create this series of historical thrillers featuring Giordano Bruno. Stephanie has worked as a critic and feature writer for a variety of newspapers and magazines as well as radio and television. She currently writes for the Observer and the Guardian and lives in Surrey with her son.