Description
The new historical crime thriller, a Sunday Times bestseller, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Hilary Mantel
Prague, 1588.
A court in turmoil
The court of the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II, is a haven for scientists, astrologers and alchemists. The dream to discover the philosophers stone and attain immortality. But now there are rumours of heresy.
A murdered alchemist
Giordano Bruno is sent to Prague as a spy for Elizabeth I. He arrives to find the palace in uproar an alchemist has been murdered.
An unforgiving enemy
Ordered by the emperor to uncover the killer, Bruno must negotiate the jostling factions at court, as well as the religious tensions brewing in the city. And his hunt to track down a murderer soon proves as elusive as the elixir of life itself
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Book details
- Format:Paperback
- Pages:480 Pages
- Dimensions:198 x 129 x 32 mm
- Publication date:14/03/2024
- Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN13:9780008208578
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.