Giordano Bruno Series by S. J. Parris 5 Books Collection Set - Historical Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Heresy
Prophecy
Sacrilege
Treachery
Conspiracy

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780007983940
Publisher: HarperCollins
Age Range: Adult

Overview
Step into the shadowy, plot-riddled world of Elizabethan England and Reformation Europe with this complete five-book Giordano Bruno collection by S. J. Parris. Following the real-life heretic-turned-spy Giordano Bruno across five gripping historical thrillers, this set combines meticulous period detail with pacy, atmospheric storytelling. Perfect for fans of espionage, conspiracy and Tudor history, it's a must-have bundle for anyone who loves intelligent, immersive crime fiction set against a backdrop of religious and political turmoil.

About the Books
This collection brings together all five novels in S. J. Parris's acclaimed Giordano Bruno series. In Heresy, Bruno is recruited by Queen Elizabeth's spymaster and sent undercover to Oxford to uncover a deadly Catholic plot. Prophecy finds him investigating occult murders as Mary Stuart's supporters conspire against the crown. In Sacrilege, Bruno risks everything to clear the name of a woman he once loved, only to uncover a far darker conspiracy. Treachery sees him travel to Plymouth with Sir Philip Sidney to meet Sir Francis Drake as war with Spain looms, while Conspiracy takes Bruno to Paris in 1585, a city teetering on the edge of catastrophe under a king without an heir. Together, these novels chart Bruno's dangerous double life as philosopher, heretic and reluctant spy, weaving real historical figures and events — Elizabeth I, Walsingham, Drake, the French Wars of Religion — into intricately plotted mysteries. Each book stands alone as a satisfying thriller, but read in sequence they form a rich, continuous saga of espionage, faith and betrayal across 1580s Europe. Fans of C. J. Sansom, Rory Clements and Robert Harris will find much to love in Parris's confident blend of scholarship and suspense.

• Complete run of all five Giordano Bruno novels in one set
• Rich, meticulously researched Elizabethan and European historical settings
• Fast-paced conspiracy plots blending real history with fiction
• Perfect gift for fans of historical crime and espionage thrillers
• Brand new paperback copies, ideal for collectors and new readers alike
• Great value way to complete the series in one purchase

About the Author
S. J. Parris is the pen name of Stephanie Merritt, who began reviewing books while studying English at Queens' College, Cambridge. After graduating, she became Deputy Literary Editor of The Observer in 1999 and continues to write as a feature writer and critic for the Guardian and the Observer. She has curated talks at London's Soho Theatre, appeared on BBC's Newsnight Review, and judged the Costa Biography Award, among others. She lives in the south of England with her son.

Why You'll Love This Collection
A gripping, intelligent series for readers who want their historical fiction laced with real intrigue, danger and philosophical depth. Owning all five books together means no cliffhanger waits — just five compelling, atmospheric thrillers ready to devour back-to-back.

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