Ebook {Epub PDF} Heresy by S.J. Parris

 · Heresy by S. J. Parris, aka, Stephanie Merritt, is a gripping read. Though quite different, I was reminded of The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco. Whether is is the cloistered environment in which the novel takes place, or the interesting characters connected with the University or its library, I was often reminded of Eco's (for me) most famous 5/5(5). S.J Parris is the pseudonym of Stephanie Jane Merritt, the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of mystery, suspense, historical thriller and historical fiction novels. Born in Surrey, England, she attended Queens’ College, Cambridge, where she began reviewing books professionally.  · Heresy is the first of a series of novels by S. J. Parris based on the real life of Italian philosopher Giordano Bruno. The prologue begins in when the Dominican Fra Giordano must escape the Roman Inquisition for his belief that the earth rotates around the sun as well as his study of /5(K).

Heresy by SJ Parris. The reviews of this book generally regarded this as inferior to the Shardlake books by Sansom, but I really enjoyed it! The main character Bruno is very likeable and the first person narrative lets you experience his adventures personally. As I love Tudor history, this mystery appealed to the historian in me and the. 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. Heresy by S.J. Parris. Parris, S. J. Heresy. In , Elizabeth I is on the throne of England and trying to keep the political and religious turmoil in check. Her Secretary of State (and spymaster), Sir Francis Walsingham handled both espionage and domestic security. He had close ties with Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, and his son-in.

Heresy by S. J. Parris, aka, Stephanie Merritt, is a gripping read. Though quite different, I was reminded of The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco. Whether is is the cloistered environment in which the novel takes place, or the interesting characters connected with the University or its library, I was often reminded of Eco's (for me) most famous work. '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'. With Heresy, S.J. Parris has constructed a splendid, unputdownable whodunnit. In , England was approaching one of the greatest crises in its history. Queen Elizabeth, excommunicated by the Pope for her refusal to return the Church of England to Rome, was under threat from all the Catholic powers.