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A review by laurahastoomanywips
Execution by S.J. Parris
5.0
This is the 6th in the Giordano Bruno (a 16th century ex-monk, philosopher, mathematician, spy and heretic) series.
I have not read the others but this was available on Pigeonhole so thought I would give it a go as have recently reignited my interest in historical based fiction, especially as it included a retelling of "Babbington plot" it really peaked my interest.
Bruno is brought to England by Walthingham, Queen Elizabeth's spymaster general, to take the place of Pradu, the Jesuit priest, so as to gather evidence against Babbington, his co-conspirators & Mary Queen of Scots. He is also charged with finding out who brutally killed Clara, a friend of his daughter who he got to join the conspirators.
This was a great book, well written, very descriptive (could imagine the scenes), great moments of (dark) humour.
Although it is part of a series, I was able to read it quite happily as a standalone. Perhaps if I'd read previous books would have had greater understanding of the main character, Bruno.
Will be exploring the test of the series.
I have not read the others but this was available on Pigeonhole so thought I would give it a go as have recently reignited my interest in historical based fiction, especially as it included a retelling of "Babbington plot" it really peaked my interest.
Bruno is brought to England by Walthingham, Queen Elizabeth's spymaster general, to take the place of Pradu, the Jesuit priest, so as to gather evidence against Babbington, his co-conspirators & Mary Queen of Scots. He is also charged with finding out who brutally killed Clara, a friend of his daughter who he got to join the conspirators.
This was a great book, well written, very descriptive (could imagine the scenes), great moments of (dark) humour.
Although it is part of a series, I was able to read it quite happily as a standalone. Perhaps if I'd read previous books would have had greater understanding of the main character, Bruno.
Will be exploring the test of the series.