Prophecy - Giordano Bruno Book 2

The second book in the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling series set at the time of Queen Elizabeth I

Autumn, 1583. Under Elizabeths rule, loyalty is bought with blood

An astrological phenomenon heralds the dawn of a new age and Queen Elizabeths throne is in peril. As Mary Stuarts supporters scheme to usurp the rightful monarch, a young maid of honour is murdered, occult symbols carved into her flesh.

The Queens spymaster, Francis Walsingham, calls on maverick agent Giordano Bruno to infiltrate the plotters and secure the evidence that will condemn them to death.

Bruno is cunning, but so are his enemies. His identity could be exposed at any moment. The proof he seeks is within his grasp. But the young womans murder could point to an even more sinister truth

Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Hilary Mantel

Praise for S. J. Parris

A delicious blend of history and thriller The Times

An omnipresent sense of danger Daily Mail

Colourful characters, fast-moving plots and a world where one false step in religion or politics can mean a grisly death Sunday Times

Pacy, intricate, and thrilling Observer

Vivid, sprawling Well-crafted, exuberant Financial Times

Impossible to resist Daily Telegraph

Twists and turns like a corkscrew of venomous snakes Stuart MacBride

It has everything intrigue, mystery and excellent history Kate Mosse

The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping Conn Iggulden

A brilliantly unusual glimpse at the intrigues surrounding Queen Elizabeth I Andrew Taylor

Rich in both historical detail and ingenious twists Sam Bourne (bestselling author of The Righteous Men)

Perfect for fans of A D Swanston, Paul Walker and E.M. Powell.