Sacrilege
Sacrilege by S. J. Parris, published by HarperCollins in 2012, is the third installment in a series featuring Giordano Bruno, set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. This historical fiction novel unfolds in the summer of 1584, amidst political turmoil following the assassination of the Protestant Prince William of Orange. As fear grips London and the plague drives citizens away, Bruno, a radical philosopher and spy, remains in the city only to discover he is being followed by a woman from his past, accused of murder.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of conspiracy and intrigue, as Bruno travels to Canterbury to clear the woman’s name while investigating potential Catholic plots. The story intertwines elements of mystery and suspense, revealing a sinister conspiracy lurking near England’s holiest shrine. With 416 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of the historical context and the complexities of power during a tumultuous period.
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The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling series
The third book in S. J. Parris’s bestselling, critically acclaimed series following Giordano Bruno, set at the time of Queen Elizabeth I
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 Queen’s 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 England’s holiest shrine…
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
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