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S.J. Parris - Execution (2nd Hand Paperback)
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Synopsis
Execution by S.J. Parris is a gripping historical thriller set in 1586, featuring the heretic monk and spy, Giordano Bruno. The novel delves into the Babington Plot, a conspiracy to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots, on the English throne. Bruno is tasked with infiltrating the group of conspirators, adding layers of suspense and danger as he navigates the treacherous political landscape.
Parris masterfully blends historical facts with fiction, creating a vivid and immersive narrative. The atmospheric setting of Elizabethan England is brought to life with meticulous detail, from the bustling streets of London to the shadowy corridors of power. The plot twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as Bruno races against time to prevent a catastrophic betrayal.
A Treasonous Plot : England, 1586. Giordano Bruno, heretic turned spy, passes on vital information to spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham. A band of Catholic Englishmen are plotting to kill Queen Elizabeth and install Mary, Queen of Scots, on the English throne.
A Deadly Trap : Walsingham, already aware of the plot, is allowing it to progress. He hopes that Mary will put her support in writing – and condemn herself to a traitor's death.
A Queen in Danger : Bruno must go undercover, join the conspirators and stop them. A queen is destined to die; Bruno must make sure it is the right one…
The characters are richly developed, with Bruno standing out as a complex and compelling protagonist. His internal struggles and moral dilemmas add depth to the story, making him a relatable and engaging figure. Parris’s writing is both elegant and accessible, making Execution a must-read for fans of historical fiction and mystery alike.
Details
- Format : Standard 2nd Hand Paperback
- Condition : As New
- Category : Fiction - Historical Fiction
- Published : 2020 (This Edition 2021 - Harper Collins)
- ISBN : 9780007481323
- SKU : B003336
- PPC : SP350gm
- RRP : £8.99
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
‘A brilliantly realised fictionalisation of the Babington plot against Elizabeth 1’ - The Observer.
‘Execution has an atmospheric sense of place. The plot twists and turns’ - The Times.
‘Immaculate . . . the depth of period detail, the all-enveloping sense of time and place, and the sheer gory drama’ - Metro.
‘Sumptuous’ - New York Times.
‘Parris’s attention to the details of Elizabethan life and her ability to create characters of depth are again on display in a gripping narrative’ - The Sunday Times.
‘Fast-paced and entertaining’ - Mail on Sunday.
‘Parris is one of the stars of historical crime fiction and this, her sixth Giordano Bruno novel, is among her best’ - i Newspaper.
‘Superbly plotted, shimmeringly written, it will have you on the edge of your seat’ - Kate Williams, author of The Storms of War.
‘An impressive feat’ - Marisa Haetzman, also writes as Ambrose Parry.
The Author
S.J. Parris is the pen name of Stephanie Merritt who began reviewing books for national newspapers while she was reading English literature at Queens’ College, Cambridge. After graduating, she went on to become Deputy Literary Editor of The Observer in 1999. She continues to work as a feature writer and critic for the Guardian and the Observer and from 2007-2008 she curated and produced the Talks and Debates program on issues in contemporary arts and politics at London’s Soho Theatre. She has appeared as a panellist on various Radio Four shows and on BBC2’s Newsnight Review, and is a regular chair and presenter at the Hay Festival and the National Theatre. She has been a judge for the Costa Biography Award, the Orange New Writing Award and the Perrier Comedy Award. She lives in the south of England with her son.