Heresy (Audible Audio Edition) S J Parris Laurence Kennedy Whole Story Audiobooks Books
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Oxford, 1583. Giordano Bruno, a radical thinker fleeing the Inquisition, is sent undercover to Oxford to expose a Catholic conspiracy against Queen Elizabeth. But he has his own secret mission at the University, which must remain hidden at all costs.
When a series of hideous murders are committed, Bruno is compelled to investigate. What he finds makes it brutally clear that the Tudor throne itself is at stake....
Heresy (Audible Audio Edition) S J Parris Laurence Kennedy Whole Story Audiobooks Books
I enjoyed Heresy. I’m a fan of historical mysteries, especially those set in England. I’ve read all of Brother Cadfael and the Shardlake series, and individual books in a few other series. I don’t tell myself they are great literature, but the good ones are fun and the accurate historical references add a bit of spice that I like. Heresy is in this mold - Elizabethan England, fairly well-written, engaging characters (except, surprisingly enough, some of the women), decent plot and good reveals. I liked it so much that I jumped right into the second one, Prophecy, and that was a mistake. It’s too similar to Heresy in many important ways, particularly plot structure and characterization, plus it is so close in time to Heresy - about four months have passed since the Heresy murders were solved in Oxford - that there is no legitimate way for the continuing characters to have grown. Even though the setting was moved to London, a dramatic change, in some important ways I felt as though I was reading the same novel again. I have set Prophecy aside though I will likely return to it one day. Meanwhile, if you like the genre, I recommend you give Heresy a read.Product details
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Heresy (Audible Audio Edition) S J Parris Laurence Kennedy Whole Story Audiobooks Books Reviews
First Sentence The outer door was thrown open with a crash that resounded along the passage, and the floorboards shook with the purposeful marching of several pairs of feet.
Philosopher and mathematician Giordano Bruno has come to Oxford, supposedly to debate on the theories of Copernicus. However, Sir Francis Walsingham, spymaster to Queen Elizabeth I, has sent him to seek out Catholics who seek to assassinate the Queen. He did not expect having to solve a series of murders where the victim has been styled to represent a Catholic martyr.
For some reason, I had in my mind that this book would be slow and the plot would drag. Oh, was I wrong. From the opening paragraph, I was involved and wanted to know more.
Parris writes with wonderful detail; I repeatedly thought that as I read. It was not that the detail distracted me, but it made the story richer. The sense of place detail is often thought of in broad, terms; here it was the small details of a room--I particularly loved the description of the bookbinder's room--or setting; such as an almanac that contained both the prevalent calendar and the new Georgian calendar mandated by the Church for use in Catholic states, and of people. Then there was the historical detail. This was a time of great turmoil between Rome and Protestant England, where the books you read and/or the people with whom you associated could lead to expulsion from England or death. There are some very insightful statements made about religion and the divisions and hatred it can cause and the effect its power and instillation of fear has on people..."the way it makes men believe they alone are right."
The protagonist, Giordano Bruno, was a real, historical figure. Normally, I am strongly opposed against using either actual figures or iconic fictional characters created by others, as protagonists. I must confess, I was not familiar with Bruno so, in this case, it didn't matter to me. However, in doing research on Bruno and in spite of there being references to actual events, the character still felt fictional; a good thing in this instance and he absolutely held his own in the story. The other most interesting character to me was Sophia Underhill, daughter of the rector. She was smart, gutsy and privileged beyond what was normal for women of the time, yet still subject to the prejudices and constraints of the time. She was very well written.
Fortunately, the author did not attempt to write the dialogue in the vernacular of the period. Even though there may have been anachronisms, I did not notice any. I was too busy reading.
Finally, we come to the plot and the overall quality of writing. The former I enjoyed. The story moved right along, there were no significant slow spots; it was certainly suspenseful and gripping. The quality of writing, however, suffered a bit. There were portents and way too many large coincidences, almost to the point where I started counting them.
I very much enjoyed "Heresy," but don't know that I would read another book in the series.
HERESY (Hist Mys-Giordano Bruno-England-1583/Elizabethan) - G+
Parris, S.J. - 1st in series
Doubleday, ©2010, US Hardcover - ISBN 9780385531283
This book is set in one of my favorite eras. It had a richness of place and character. I admit I was stumped by the mystery, but that just lends joy to the unraveling.
Well-researched mystery set in Elizabethan Oxford. Characters and storyline are believable and coincide with the numerous non-fiction books written about that period in England's history. The mystery keeps you guessing until the antagonist reveals himself. Excellent read. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I like this author because I have read some of his other books. It was so real that I almost couldn't finish it; but I just had to see who the killer was. The ending surprised me and I guess some justice was served, but I cannot read any more books that so graphic
ally portray torture.
plot to overthrow her and kill her. She sent Bruno Giordano undercover to Oxford to find out the truth. He is faced with several murders and finds that no one that he met was who he thought they were. In the end, he does solve the mystery. I did like this book because I love literary fiction and would recommend the book to whoever likes the same.
Expressing ideas that do not please the powers that be always carries a price. In this novel Bruno pays for his belief in a new model of the universe, while others pay for religious beliefs that are inextricably linked to politics. Those interested in Elizabethan history will find this a rewarding read that acknowledges the complexities of beliefs and behaviors.
If it was offered as a "blockbuster," I agree it won't be for that genre requires a relatively low level of intellect. This one is based on the sad issue of religious bitterness, still present in Ireland centuries later. With only modest personal knowledge of the period I find the ambiance and description of Oxford to be quite realistic. The plot moves rapidly (quite unfair to call it plodding) and passes through a number of twists and turns until the "villain" is ultimately, and quite unexpectedly though believably, revealed.
The author is a professional writer which is obvious in the flow of the narrative, but while introducing items of history has not let the desire to tell history interfere with the essential requirement of relating a story -- the hardest thing for the historical novelist to accomplish.
I look forward to reading more of her work.
I enjoyed Heresy. I’m a fan of historical mysteries, especially those set in England. I’ve read all of Brother Cadfael and the Shardlake series, and individual books in a few other series. I don’t tell myself they are great literature, but the good ones are fun and the accurate historical references add a bit of spice that I like. Heresy is in this mold - Elizabethan England, fairly well-written, engaging characters (except, surprisingly enough, some of the women), decent plot and good reveals. I liked it so much that I jumped right into the second one, Prophecy, and that was a mistake. It’s too similar to Heresy in many important ways, particularly plot structure and characterization, plus it is so close in time to Heresy - about four months have passed since the Heresy murders were solved in Oxford - that there is no legitimate way for the continuing characters to have grown. Even though the setting was moved to London, a dramatic change, in some important ways I felt as though I was reading the same novel again. I have set Prophecy aside though I will likely return to it one day. Meanwhile, if you like the genre, I recommend you give Heresy a read.
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