Execution
A thrilling historical crime novel set in Tudor England
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:4th Feb '21
Should be back in stock very soon
In Execution, Giordano Bruno must infiltrate a conspiracy to save Queen Elizabeth I from assassination while navigating a web of intrigue and betrayal.
Set in England during the tumultuous year of 1586, Execution follows the story of Giordano Bruno, a heretic turned spy. He finds himself entangled in a treasonous plot against Queen Elizabeth I, where a group of Catholic conspirators seeks to assassinate the queen and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots. As Bruno relays crucial intelligence to the cunning spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham, the stakes grow higher. Walsingham is aware of the conspiracy and allows it to unfold, hoping to trap Mary into a confession that would seal her fate as a traitor.
As the plot thickens, Bruno must go undercover and infiltrate the conspirators to thwart their deadly intentions. The tension builds as he navigates the dangerous waters of espionage and betrayal, all while trying to ensure that the right queen remains on the throne. The narrative is rich with historical detail, immersing readers in the complexities of Elizabethan life and the perilous political landscape of the time.
Execution is not only a thrilling tale of intrigue but also a testament to the author's ability to create vivid characters and a gripping atmosphere. With praise from notable publications, the book is a must-read for fans of historical crime fiction, combining fast-paced action with a deep sense of time and place. Readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats as they delve into this expertly crafted narrative.
‘A brilliantly realised fictionalisation of the Babington plot against Elizabeth 1…Nimbly braiding history with suspense, this is a classy mystery’ 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, it’s a well-researched and authentically claustrophobic romp through the Elizabethan underworld’ 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
‘Excellent’ The Times
‘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. The plot, one of exhilarating complexity, was handled with aplomb’ 'Marisa Haetzman, also writes as Ambrose Parry
Praise for S. J. Parris:
‘A delicious blend of history and thriller’ The Times
‘A tight plot combines with subtly-realised characters and an omnipresent sense of danger … My pleasure in the vividly textured backdrop and a cracking story was accompanied by an uneasy shudder’ 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
‘S. J. Parris is one of my favourite authors – and unquestionably our greatest living writer of historical thrillers’ A.J. Finn
‘Vivid, sprawling … Well-crafted, exuberant’ Financial Times
‘Successful historical thrillers need three elements: a killer plot that weaves seamlessly into the history; an engaging protagonist; and an atmospheric sense of place. Parris nails all three’ The Times
ISBN: 9780007481323
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 32mm
Weight: 330g
496 pages