“The Eco-echoes are resonant enough to lend Heresy more than a pinch of magic. Sansom.” -Sam Bourne, bestselling author of The Righteous Men Parris has created a character in Giordano Bruno that will endure. Rich in both historical detail and ingenious twists, S. Fascinatingly sincere.” - The Guardian (London) Bruno is a clever choice of hero because of the way he seems not merely modern but actually to stand outside of history. The collegiate infighting could be from Lucky Jim.” - The Observer (London) “ Parris succeeds where much historical fiction fails in making her characters enlightened rather than medieval village idiots. stimulating blend of philosophy, religion and the academic life.” -Curled Up With a Good Book “This is a mystery of religion and politics at its best. From Cobbett the gatekeeper to the complex Bruno himself, Parris pours extraordinary care and human insight into her creations.” - Historical Novels Review “As colorful, multi-layered, and criminally creative a story as any mystery lover could wish for. “A splendid, unputdownable whodunit.” -Edward Rutherfurd, author of London will undoubtedly enjoy this book.” - The Washington Times Readers who like to immerse themselves in a good tale. “Grafts a powerful murder mystery onto the novel of academia. 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 Parris’s spellbinding debut novel, Heresy. “The famous scientist Giordano Bruno, erupts with volcanic force from the pages of S.

Both evoke the tensions, turbulence and cruelty of Tudor England.” - The Oxford Times “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.

The beginning of a wonderful new detective series.” -Kate Mosse, author of Labyrinth “ Heresy has everything-intrigue, mystery, excellent history and haunting sense of place. “An intelligent and nail-biting debut.” - The Daily Beast Brilliant.” - The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

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 “ Heresy is a must-read for every fan of historical thrillers. “A vigorous philosophical thriller. Bruno commands our attention and our sympathy as any likable heretic should.” - The Washington Post Book World

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