Sacrilege by S.J. Parris (English) Paperback Book

Description: Sacrilege by S.J. Parris The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling seriesThe third book in S. J. Parriss bestselling, critically acclaimed series following Giordano Bruno, set at the time of Queen Elizabeth I FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling seriesThe third book in S. J. Parriss bestselling, critically acclaimed series following Giordano Bruno, set at the time of Queen Elizabeth I London, 1584. Giordano Bruno travels to Canterbury for love. But finds only murder â¦Giordano Bruno is being followed by the woman he once loved â" Sophia Underhill, accused of murder and on the run. With the leave of the Queenâ™s spymaster, he sets out to clear Sophiaâ™s name. But when more brutal killings occur a far deadlier plot emerges.A city rife with treachery. A relic steeped in blood.His hunt for the real killer leads to the shadows of the Cathedral â" Englandâ™s holiest shrine â" and the heart of a sinister and powerful conspiracy â¦Heretic, maverick, charmer: Giordano Bruno is always on his guard. Never more so than when working for Queen Elizabeth and her spymaster â" for this man of letters is now an agent of intrigue and danger â¦Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Hilary MantelPraise for S. J. Parrisâ˜A delicious blend of history and thrillerâ™ The Timesâ˜An omnipresent sense of dangerâ™ Daily Mailâ˜Colourful characters, fast-moving plots and a world where one false step in religion or politics can mean a grisly deathâ™ Sunday Timesâ˜Pacy, intricate, and thrillingâ™ Observerâ˜Vivid, sprawling â¦ Well-crafted, exuberantâ™ Financial Timesâ˜Impossible to resistâ™ Daily Telegraphâ˜Twists and turns like a corkscrew of venomous snakesâ™ Stuart MacBrideâ˜It has everything â" intrigue, mystery and excellent historyâ™ Kate Mosseâ˜The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly grippingâ™ Conn Igguldenâ˜A brilliantly unusual glimpse at the intrigues surrounding Queen Elizabeth Iâ™ Andrew Taylor Notes The 3rd historical thriller featuring heretic, philosopher and spy Giordano Bruno. Its the summer of 1584, and Prince William of Orange has been assassinated. Bruno reconnects with the woman he once loved, who is now on the run, having been accused of murder. From the author of Heresy and Prophecy. Author Biography 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. Review Praise for S. J. Parris:Impossible to resist … Parris creates a convincing sense of the past, woven with so much intrigue that the head fairly spins Daily TelegraphIt has everything – intrigue, mystery and excellent history Kate MosseParris 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 TimesFull of surprises … an imaginatively satisfying addition to the many real intrigues surrounding the imprisoned Mary Stuart and the threats to Elizabeths security TLSFascinating … The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping Conn IgguldenA brilliantly unusual glimpse at the intrigues surrounding Queen Elizabth I Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The American Boy Promotional The thrilling historical crime book from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Long Description Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and The Name of the Rose, the third historical thriller featuring Giordano Bruno, heretic, philosopher and spy. In the pursuit of power, nothing is sacred... Summer, 1584. The Protestant Prince William of Orange has been assassinated by a fanatical Catholic, and there are whispers that Queen Elizabeth will be next. Fear haunts the streets of London, and plague is driving many citizens away.Giordano Bruno, radical philosopher and spy, chooses to remain, only to find that someone is following him through the city. Confronting his stalker, he realizes it is the woman he once loved - she is on the run, having been accused of murder. Bruno travels to Canterbury to help clear her name, and also on behalf of Sir Francis Walsingham. The Queens spymaster has long suspected Catholic influence in the ancient centre of pilgrimage, and instructs Bruno to work to expose any enemy plots. As Bruno begins his hunt for the real killer, he is drawn into the heart of a sinister conspiracy hiding in the shadow of Englands holiest shrine... Review Quote Praise for S. J. Parris: Impossible to resist … Parris creates a convincing sense of the past, woven with so much intrigue that the head fairly spins Daily Telegraph It has everything intrigue, mystery and excellent history Kate Mosse 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 Full of surprises … an imaginatively satisfying addition to the many real intrigues surrounding the imprisoned Mary Stuart and the threats to Elizabeths security TLS Fascinating … The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping Conn Iggulden A brilliantly unusual glimpse at the intrigues surrounding Queen Elizabth I Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The American Boy Promotional "Headline" The thrilling historical crime book from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Feature The thrilling historical crime book from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author * The third instalment of in S.J. Parris major series of historical thrillers featuring Giordano Bruno * Bruno as a hero is perfect for fans of Shardlake - a charismatic, enigmatic, ex-monk and radical philosopher * C.J. Sansoms Shardlake series has sold 1.3m copies to date across all editions. He has shown the success that can be achieved in the genre but has few competitors * S.J. Parris is the pseudonym of Stephanie Merritt, author of two acclaimed novels and a memoir, and a regular contributor to the Guardian and Observer. She is also a passionate amateur historian who is both well-connected and highly promotable Competition: The;Wolf Hall;Mirror and the Light;Tombland;Bring Up the Bodies;Essex Girls;Mercies;Once Upon a River;Hamnet;Foundling;Transcription;City of Tears;Testaments. by;Philippa Gregory;Hilary Mantel;C. J. Sansom;Andrew Taylor;Kate;Mosse;Atkinson;Antonia Hodgson;Rory Clements;Ken Follett;Margaret Atwood Description for Sales People Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and The Name of the Rose, the third historical thriller featuring Giordano Bruno, heretic, philosopher and spy. In the pursuit of power, nothing is sacred... Summer, 1584. The Protestant Prince William of Orange has been assassinated by a fanatical Catholic, and there are whispers that Queen Elizabeth will be next. Fear haunts the streets of London, and plague is driving many citizens away.Giordano Bruno, radical philosopher and spy, chooses to remain, only to find that someone is following him through the city. Confronting his stalker, he realizes it is the woman he once loved - she is on the run, having been accused of murder. Bruno travels to Canterbury to help clear her name, and also on behalf of Sir Francis Walsingham. The Queens spymaster has long suspected Catholic influence in the ancient centre of pilgrimage, and instructs Bruno to work to expose any enemy plots. As Bruno begins his hunt for the real killer, he is drawn into the heart of a sinister conspiracy hiding in the shadow of Englands holiest shrine... Platinum title * The third instalment of in S.J. Parris major series of historical thrillers featuring Giordano Bruno * Bruno as a hero is perfect for fans of Shardlake - a charismatic, enigmatic, ex-monk and radical philosopher * C.J. Sansoms Shardlake series has sold 1.3m copies to date across all editions. He has shown the success that can be achieved in the genre but has few competitors * S.J. Parris is the pseudonym of Stephanie Merritt, author of two acclaimed novels and a memoir, and a regular contributor to the Guardian and Observer. She is also a passionate amateur historian who is both well-connected and highly promotable Competition: C.J Sansom, Rory Clements Details ISBN0007317786 Year 2012 ISBN-10 0007317786 ISBN-13 9780007317783 Media Book Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Short Title SACRILEGE SJ PARRIS Language English Pages 512 Format Paperback Series Giordano Bruno UK Release Date 2012-08-16 Edited by Michael Wittmann Affiliation University of Queensland Position Senior Lecturer Qualifications J.D. Author S.J. Parris Publication Date 2012-08-16 Alternative 9780007484065 Series Number Book 3 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-10-15 NZ Release Date 2012-10-18 Imprint HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160755560;

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