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Heresy: An Elizabethan Thriller by Parris, S. J.

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ISBN
9780767932523

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0767932528
ISBN-13
9780767932523
eBay Product ID (ePID)
154359754

Product Key Features

Book Title
Heresy
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Historical, Thrillers / General, Crime, Thrillers / Historical, Biographical, Historical
Genre
Fiction
Author
S. J. Parris
Book Series
Giordano Bruno Novels Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
12.4 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.3 in

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Reviews
Ò€œA vigorous philosophical thriller. . . . Bruno commands our attention and our sympathy as any likable heretic should.Ҁ� - The Washington Post Book World Ò€œ Heresy is a must-read for every fan of historical thrillers. . . . Giordano Bruno turns out to be that rare hero, charismatic and nuanced enough to impel an encore, and to leave us asking for more.Ҁ� -Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club Ò€œMove over C. J. Sansom, S.J. Parris has arrived&. Brilliant.Ҁ� - The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Ò€œAn intelligent and nail-biting debut.Ҁ� - The Daily Beast Ò€œ Heresy has everything-intrigue, mystery, excellent history and haunting sense of place. The beginning of a wonderful new detective series.Ҁ� -Kate Mosse, author of Labyrinth Ò€œSet in the time of Elizabeth I, Heresy could happily follow on Hilary MantelÒ€ℒs Wolf Hall about Henry VIII and his relationship with Thomas Cromwell. Both evoke the tensions, turbulence and cruelty of Tudor England.Ҁ� - The Oxford Times Ò€œThe famous scientist Giordano Bruno, erupts with volcanic force from the pages of S. J. ParrisÒ€ℒs spellbinding debut novel, Heresy . Blending the philosophical sleuthing skills of Brother Cadfael with the magic sorcery of Voldemort, Bruno cracks the secret code, unraveling a church conspiracy as deep and dark as that in a Dan Brown novel.Ҁ� -Katherine Neville, bestselling author of The Eight and The Fire Ò€œGrafts a powerful murder mystery onto the novel of academia. . . . Complex and carefully controlled. . . . Readers who like to immerse themselves in a good tale . . . will undoubtedly enjoy this book.Ҁ� - The Washington Times Ò€œA splendid, unputdownable whodunit.Ҁ� -Edward Rutherford, author of London Ò€œAs colorful, multi-layered, and criminally creative a story as any mystery lover could wish for. . . . From Cobbett the gatekeeper to the complex Bruno himself, Parris pours extraordinary care and human insight into her creations.Ҁ� - Historical Novels Review Ò€œThis is a mystery of religion and politics at its best. . . . [A] stimulating blend of philosophy, religion and the academic life.Ҁ� -Curled Up With a Good Book Ò€œ Parris succeeds where much historical fiction fails in making her characters enlightened rather than medieval village idiots. The collegiate infighting could be from Lucky Jim .Ҁ� - The Observer (London) Ò€œAtmospheric and well-written. . . . Bruno is a clever choice of hero because of the way he seems not merely modern but actually to stand outside of history. . . . Fascinatingly sincere.Ҁ� - The Guardian (London) Ò€œ 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.Ҁ� -Sam Bourne, bestselling author of The Righteous Men Ò€œThe Eco-echoes are resonant enough to lend Heresy more than a pinch of [ The Name of the Rose Ò€ℒs] magic. . . . Parris paces her yarn perfectly.Ҁ� - The Telegraph (London) Ò€œFascinating . . . The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping. Cadfael can't hold a candle to this.Ҁ� -Conn Iggulden, New York Times bestselling author of The Dangerous Book for Boys Ò€œA rich, dark and utterly gripping tale, paced to perfection and populated with a glorious cast of characters.Ҁ� -Mark Mills, bestselling author of The Savage Garden, "A vigorous philosophical thriller. . . . Bruno commands our attention and our sympathy as any likable heretic should." -The Washington Post Book World "Heresyis a must-read for every fan of historical thrillers. . . . Giordano Bruno turns out to be that rare hero, charismatic and nuanced enough to impel an encore, and to leave us asking for more." -Matthew Pearl, author ofThe Dante Club "Move over C. J. Sansom, S.J. Parris has arrivedÒ€¦. Brilliant." -The Globe and Mail(Toronto) "An intelligent and nail-biting debut." -The Daily Beast "Heresyhas everything-intrigue, mystery, excellent history and haunting sense of place. The beginning of a wonderful new detective series." -Kate Mosse, author ofLabyrinth "Set in the time of Elizabeth I, Heresy could happily follow on Hilary Mantel'sWolf Hallabout Henry VIII and his relationship with Thomas Cromwell. Both evoke the tensions, turbulence and cruelty of Tudor England." -The Oxford Times "The famous scientist Giordano Bruno, erupts with volcanic force from the pages of S. J. Parris's spellbinding debut novel,Heresy. Blending the philosophical sleuthing skills of Brother Cadfael with the magic sorcery of Voldemort, Bruno cracks the secret code, unraveling a church conspiracy as deep and dark as that in a Dan Brown novel." -Katherine Neville, bestselling author ofThe EightandThe Fire "Grafts a powerful murder mystery onto the novel of academia. . . . Complex and carefully controlled. . . . Readers who like to immerse themselves in a good tale . . . will undoubtedly enjoy this book." -The Washington Times "A splendid, unputdownable whodunit." -Edward Rutherford, author ofLondon "As colorful, multi-layered, and criminally creative a story as any mystery lover could wish for. . . . From Cobbett the gatekeeper to the complex Bruno himself, Parris pours extraordinary care and human insight into her creations." -Historical Novels Review "This is a mystery of religion and politics at its best. . . . [A] stimulating blend of philosophy, religion and the academic life." -Curled Up With a Good Book "Parrissucceeds where much historical fiction fails in making her characters enlightened rather than medieval village idiots. The collegiate infighting could be fromLucky Jim." -The Observer(London) "Atmospheric and well-written. . . . Bruno is a clever choice of hero because of the way he seems not merely modern but actually to stand outside of history. . . . Fascinatingly sincere." -The Guardian(London) "Heresyis 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 ofThe Righteous Men "The Eco-echoes are resonant enough to lendHeresymore than a pinch of [The Name of the Rose's] magic. . . . Parris paces her yarn perfectly." -The Telegraph(London) "Fascinating . . . The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping. Cadfael can't hold a candle to this." -Conn Iggulden,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Dangerous Book for Boys "A rich, dark and utterly gripping tale, paced to perfection and populated with a glorious cast of characters.", ADVANCE PRAISE FOR HERESY "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, New York Times bestselling author ofThe Poe ShadowandThe Dante Club "HERESY has everything - intrigue, mystery, excellent history and haunting sense of place.Β  The beginning of a wonderful new detective series." -- Kate Mosse,New York Timesbestselling author ofLabyrinthandSepulchre "The famous scientist Giordano Bruno,erupts with volcanic force from the pages ofΒ S. J. Parris'sΒ spellbinding debut novel,Heresy. Blending the philosophical sleuthingΒ skillsΒ ofΒ BrotherΒ CadfaelΒ withΒ theΒ magicΒ sorceryΒ ofΒ Voldemort,Β BrunoΒ cracksΒ theΒ secretΒ code,Β unravelingΒ aΒ churchΒ conspiracy as deep andΒ darkΒ as that inΒ a Dan Brown novel." -Katherine Neville, bestselling author of The Eight andThe Fire "Heresyis 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 ofThe Righteous Men "Fascinating . . . The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping. Cadfael can't hold a candle to this." -Conn Iggulden,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Dangerous Book for BoysandBones of the Hills Β  "A rich, dark and utterly gripping tale, paced to perfectionΒ and populated with a glorious cast of characters." -- Mark Mills, bestselling author ofThe Savage GardenandAmagansett Β  "Parris interweaves historical fact with psychological insight as Bruno, a humanist dangerously ahead of his time, begins his quest to light the fire of enlightenment in Europe." --StarredPW Β  "The murders stack up, the pace becomes helter-skelter and the action overloaded as Bruno, in pursuit of a corrupt Jesuit priest, confronts endless perils before justice is finally and bloodily served. Spirited storytelling, an appealing sleuth and a cool, mutilated villain will lead readers to hope this is the launch of a series." --Kirkus, "A vigorous philosophical thriller. . . . Bruno commands our attention and our sympathy as any likable heretic should." -- The Washington Post Book World " Heresy is a must-read for every fan of historical thrillers. . . . Giordano Bruno turns out to be that rare hero, charismatic and nuanced enough to impel an encore, and to leave us asking for more." --Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club "Move over C. J. Sansom, S.J. Parris has arrived.... Brilliant." -- The Globe and Mail (Toronto) "An intelligent and nail-biting debut." -- The Daily Beast " Heresy has everything--intrigue, mystery, excellent history and haunting sense of place. The beginning of a wonderful new detective series." --Kate Mosse, author of Labyrinth "Set in the time of Elizabeth I, Heresy could happily follow on Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall about Henry VIII and his relationship with Thomas Cromwell. Both evoke the tensions, turbulence and cruelty of Tudor England." -- The Oxford Times "The famous scientist Giordano Bruno, erupts with volcanic force from the pages of S. J. Parris's spellbinding debut novel, Heresy . Blending the philosophical sleuthing skills of Brother Cadfael with the magic sorcery of Voldemort, Bruno cracks the secret code, unraveling a church conspiracy as deep and dark as that in a Dan Brown novel." --Katherine Neville, bestselling author of The Eight and The Fire "Grafts a powerful murder mystery onto the novel of academia. . . . Complex and carefully controlled. . . . Readers who like to immerse themselves in a good tale . . . will undoubtedly enjoy this book." -- The Washington Times "A splendid, unputdownable whodunit." --Edward Rutherfurd, author of London "As colorful, multi-layered, and criminally creative a story as any mystery lover could wish for. . . . From Cobbett the gatekeeper to the complex Bruno himself, Parris pours extraordinary care and human insight into her creations." -- Historical Novels Review "This is a mystery of religion and politics at its best. . . . [A] stimulating blend of philosophy, religion and the academic life." --Curled Up With a Good Book " Parris succeeds where much historical fiction fails in making her characters enlightened rather than medieval village idiots. The collegiate infighting could be from Lucky Jim ." -- The Observer (London) "Atmospheric and well-written. . . . Bruno is a clever choice of hero because of the way he seems not merely modern but actually to stand outside of history. . . . Fascinatingly sincere." -- The Guardian (London) " 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 "The Eco-echoes are resonant enough to lend Heresy more than a pinch of [ The Name of the Rose 's] magic. . . . Parris paces her yarn perfectly." -- The Telegraph (London) "Fascinating . . . The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping. Cadfael can't hold a candle to this." --Conn Iggulden, New York Times bestselling author of 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, "A vigorous philosophical thriller. . . .Β Bruno commands our attention and our sympathy as any likable heretic should." -- The Washington Post Book World " Heresy is a must-read for every fan of historical thrillers. . . . Giordano Bruno turns out to be that rare hero, charismatic and nuanced enough to impel an encore, and to leave us asking for more." --Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club "Move over C. J. Sansom, S.J. Parris has arrived.... Brilliant." -- The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Β  "An intelligent and nail-biting debut." -- The Daily Beast Β  " Heresy has everything--intrigue, mystery, excellent history and haunting sense of place.Β  The beginning of a wonderful new detective series."Β  --Kate Mosse, author of Labyrinth "Set in the time of Elizabeth I, Heresy could happily follow on Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall about Henry VIII and his relationship with Thomas Cromwell. Both evoke the tensions, turbulence and cruelty of Tudor England." -- The Oxford Times Β  "The famous scientist Giordano Bruno, erupts with volcanic force from the pages of S. J. Parris's spellbinding debut novel, Heresy . Blending the philosophical sleuthing skills of Brother Cadfael with the magic sorcery of Voldemort, Bruno cracks the secret code, unraveling a church conspiracy as deep and dark as that in a Dan Brown novel." --Katherine Neville, bestselling author of The Eight and The Fire Β  "Grafts a powerful murder mystery onto the novel of academia. . . . Complex and carefully controlled. . . . Readers who like to immerse themselves in a good tale . . . will undoubtedly enjoy this book." -- The Washington Times Β  "A splendid, unputdownable whodunit." --Edward Rutherfurd, author of London Β  "As colorful, multi-layered, and criminally creative a story as any mystery lover could wish for. . . . From Cobbett the gatekeeper to the complex Bruno himself, Parris pours extraordinary care and human insight into her creations." -- Historical Novels Review Β  "This is a mystery of religion and politics at its best. . . . [A] stimulating blend of philosophy, religion and the academic life." --Curled Up With a Good Book Β  " Parris succeeds where much historical fiction fails in making her characters enlightened rather than medieval village idiots. The collegiate infighting could be from Lucky Jim ." -- The Observer (London) Β  "Atmospheric and well-written. . . . Bruno is a clever choice of hero because of the way he seems not merely modern but actually to stand outside of history. . . . Fascinatingly sincere." -- The Guardian (London) Β  " 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 Β  "The Eco-echoes are resonant enough to lend Heresy more than a pinch of [ The Name of the Rose 's] magic. . . . Parris paces her yarn perfectly." -- The Telegraph (London) Β  "Fascinating . . . The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping. Cadfael can't hold a candle to this." --Conn Iggulden, New York Times bestselling author of The Dangerous Book for Boys Β  "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, "A vigorous philosophical thriller. . . . Bruno commands our attention and our sympathy as any likable heretic should." - The Washington Post Book World " Heresy is a must-read for every fan of historical thrillers. . . . Giordano Bruno turns out to be that rare hero, charismatic and nuanced enough to impel an encore, and to leave us asking for more." -Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club "Move over C. J. Sansom, S.J. Parris has arrivedÒ€¦. Brilliant." - The Globe and Mail (Toronto) "An intelligent and nail-biting debut." - The Daily Beast " Heresy has everything-intrigue, mystery, excellent history and haunting sense of place. The beginning of a wonderful new detective series." -Kate Mosse, author of Labyrinth "Set in the time of Elizabeth I, Heresy could happily follow on Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall about Henry VIII and his relationship with Thomas Cromwell. Both evoke the tensions, turbulence and cruelty of Tudor England." - The Oxford Times "The famous scientist Giordano Bruno, erupts with volcanic force from the pages of S. J. Parris's spellbinding debut novel, Heresy . Blending the philosophical sleuthing skills of Brother Cadfael with the magic sorcery of Voldemort, Bruno cracks the secret code, unraveling a church conspiracy as deep and dark as that in a Dan Brown novel." -Katherine Neville, bestselling author of The Eight and The Fire "Grafts a powerful murder mystery onto the novel of academia. . . . Complex and carefully controlled. . . . Readers who like to immerse themselves in a good tale . . . will undoubtedly enjoy this book." - The Washington Times "A splendid, unputdownable whodunit." -Edward Rutherfurd, author of London "As colorful, multi-layered, and criminally creative a story as any mystery lover could wish for. . . . From Cobbett the gatekeeper to the complex Bruno himself, Parris pours extraordinary care and human insight into her creations." - Historical Novels Review "This is a mystery of religion and politics at its best. . . . [A] stimulating blend of philosophy, religion and the academic life." -Curled Up With a Good Book " Parris succeeds where much historical fiction fails in making her characters enlightened rather than medieval village idiots. The collegiate infighting could be from Lucky Jim ." - The Observer (London) "Atmospheric and well-written. . . . Bruno is a clever choice of hero because of the way he seems not merely modern but actually to stand outside of history. . . . Fascinatingly sincere." - The Guardian (London) " 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 "The Eco-echoes are resonant enough to lend Heresy more than a pinch of [ The Name of the Rose 's] magic. . . . Parris paces her yarn perfectly." - The Telegraph (London) "Fascinating . . . The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping. Cadfael can''t hold a candle to this." -Conn Iggulden, New York Times bestselling author of 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
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22
Series Volume Number
1
Dewey Decimal
823.92
Synopsis
When fugitive Italian monk Giordano Bruno--philosopher, magician, and heretical scientist--arrives in London, he's only one step ahead of the Inquisition. An undercover mission for Queen Elizabeth I and her spymaster provides added protection. Officially, Bruno is to take part in a debate on the Copernican theory of the universe at Oxford University; unofficially, he is to find out whatever he can about a Catholic plot to overthrow the queen. But when his mission is dramatically thrown off course by a series of grisly deaths and the charms of a mysterious but beautiful young woman, he realizes that somewhere within Oxford's private chambers lurks a brutal killer. . .

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