· Heresy by SJ Parris. John O'Connell enjoys a Renaissance meta-thriller. John O'Connell. Fri EST. S tephanie Merritt's pseudonymous third novel opens as Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins. · 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.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.
Pseudonym for author Stephanie Merritt S.J. Parris 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 She continues to work as a feature writer and critic for the Guardian and the Observer and from she curated and produced the. 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 magic. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Author interviews, book reviews and lively book commentary are found here. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors.
'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'. 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. 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.
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