--- product_id: 11847228 title: "Heresy (Giordano Bruno Novels Book 1)" brand: "s.j. parris" price: "€ 29.11" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11847228-heresy-giordano-bruno-novels-book-1 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Heresy (Giordano Bruno Novels Book 1) **Brand:** s.j. parris **Price:** € 29.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Heresy (Giordano Bruno Novels Book 1) by s.j. parris - **How much does it cost?** € 29.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11847228-heresy-giordano-bruno-novels-book-1) ## Best For - s.j. parris enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted s.j. parris brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Heresy (Giordano Bruno Novels Book 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EDDfFskqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good suspense but too many portents and coincidences *by L***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2011* 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 seriesDoubleday, ©2010, US Hardcover - ISBN: 9780385531283 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Playing politics with the lives of others was part of the path of advancement." *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2021* _Heresy_ is the first of S.J. Parris' Giordano Bruno thrillers, set in the late 16th century. Mixing elements of historical fact (such as Bruno himself) with the mayhem and religious violence of the Reformation had its attraction for me, as did my curiosity as to how Parris would portray the excommunicated Dominican friar, poet, scientist and eventually executed heretic.Set largely in Oxford, Bruno is recruited by Sir Francis Walsingham to root out Catholics in Oxford and threats to Queen Elizabeth I. Following a particularly brutal murder (with echoes to the martyred death of an early Christian saint), Bruno becomes involved in solving this crime as well. The characters are well developed and the whip-saw loyalties of the time make them sympathetic as Oxford at the time was a hotbed of recalcitrant Catholics and half-hearted converts to the Church of England. Parris' Bruno is witty, charming and compelling, making for a more than less historically accurate historical fiction and a better-than-average series of murders and intrigue for Bruno to navigate (and sometimes bumble) through. Discovering the murderer and the motive behind the killings and the larger political and religious issues behind the crimes was cleverly put together.The significant flaw, however, was a subplot involving Bruno's attraction to a young lady that served as a distraction from the broader narrative, and unresolved or open-ended plot points - I assume perhaps these loose threads will be addressed in future novels, but here they detracted from a more tidy resolution, hence the 4 stars. Nonetheless, I will be back to see more by Parris. For readers of historical fiction and fans of a espionage thrillers and mysteries, this is a recommended read. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Don’t binge this series! *by J***C on Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2018* 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. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11847228-heresy-giordano-bruno-novels-book-1](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11847228-heresy-giordano-bruno-novels-book-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*