In the historical fiction novel "Execution," a band of Catholic Englishmen plot to kill Queen Elizabeth I and install Mary, Queen of Scots, on the English throne. Giordano Bruno, a heretic turned spy, passes on vital information to spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham, who is allowing the plot to progress in hopes that Mary will condemn herself to a traitor's death. Bruno must go undercover and join the conspirators to stop them, but he soon realizes that not all is as it seems. \n Format: Paperback / softback\n Length: 496 pages\n Publication date: 04 February 2021\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers\n The captivating historical fiction series, set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, is now available in paperback format! Experience the thrilling adventures of Giordano Bruno, a heretic turned spy, as he passes on vital information to the legendary spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham. But beware! A band of Catholic Englishmen is plotting to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and install Mary, Queen of Scots, on the English throne. As Walsingham watches the plot unfold, he allows it to progress, hoping that Mary will condemn herself to a traitor's death by putting her support in writing. It's up to Giordano Bruno to go undercover, join the conspirators, and stop them before it's too late. A queen is destined to die, and Bruno must make sure it's the right one. With its atmospheric sense of place, intricate plot twists, and vivid portrayal of Elizabethan life, "Execution" is a must-read for fans of Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall" trilogy and Netflix's "The Crown." Praise for "Execution" has been pouring in from critics and readers alike. The Observer praised it as "a brilliantly realised fictionalisation of the Babington plot against Elizabeth 1," while The Times described it as "immaculate... with the depth of period detail, the all-enveloping sense of time and place, and the sheer gory drama." "Execution" is the sixth novel in the Giordano Bruno series, written by the acclaimed author, Barbara Parris. Parris is known for her meticulous research and ability to create characters of depth, and this book is no exception. With its fast-paced and entertaining narrative, "Execution" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Don't miss out on this thrilling historical adventure!\n Weight: 350g\n Dimension: 129 x 196 x 35 (mm)\n ISBN-13: 9780007481323\n \n
