The Heretics

From million copy bestselling author Rory Clements, the iconic historical mystery series

De: Rory Clements

Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong

'Does for Elizabeth's reign what CJ Sansom does for Henry VIII's' Sunday Times

The fifth book in the iconic John Shakespeare series, beloved by thousands of readers, from true master of historical fiction, Rory Clements.

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'Sixteenth-century London comes alive in all its tawdriness' Daily Mail

'Beautifully done . . . alive and tremendously engrossing' Daily Telegraph

'Plot and dialogue that hums with Elizabethan slang, profanity and wit' The Times

'Enjoyable, bloody and brutish' Guardian

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England have survived the Armada threat of 1588.

But when Spanish galleys land troops in Cornwall on a lightning raid seven years later, is it a dry-run for a new invasion? Revenge for the sacking of Spanish shipping and ports? Or is there, perhaps, a more sinister motive?

The Queen is speechless with rage at Spain's temerity. Sir Robert Cecil demands answers. But as John Shakespeare tries to get a grip on events, England's secret defences begin to unravel as one by one his network of spies is horribly murdered.

But what has all this to do with Thomasyn Jade, a girl driven to the edge of madness by the foul rituals of exorcism? And what is the link to a group of priests held prisoner in the bleak confines of Wisbech Castle?

From the pain-wracked torture rooms of the Inquisition in Seville to the marshy wastes of fenland, from the wild coasts of Cornwall to the sweat and sawdust of the Elizabethan playhouses, The Heretics builds to a terrifying climax that threatens the life of the Queen herself.

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Readers adore Martyr and the John Shakespeare series . . .

'If you love C.J. Sansom, you'll love this'

'You can feel, smell, see and hear the dangerous times of Tudor England'

'An absolutely delightful Elizabethan mystery'

'If you enjoy S.J. Parris, you need to try this'

'Rory Clements has struck gold with John Shakespeare'©2012 Rory Clements

Reseñas de la Crítica

Rory Clements again brings to life the dark side of Elizabethan England.

Enjoyable, bloody and brutish.

Beautifully done ... alive and tremendously engrossing.

I found this the best book in the series.

I love a good historical mystery

This is the second book in Roy Clements' Elizabethan mystery series with John Shakespear as the lead character, and his faithful side Boltfoot covering his back. And though I have enjoyed both books (1 & 5) I found the characters rather flat and the story lines, which should have easily carried the books, almost dull.
The Elizabethan Court was anything but flat, dull, or stagnant. It was a time in history when conspiracies and intregy rule each day..
Mr Clements chose his subjects and interviews well, but John Shakespear lacks dept and carry through. It took me 5 times of picking up and starting the first book in the series, and quite a few years to complete reading it. Which is very unusual for me.
I am sorry to say that after all the literature classes I've had, I do not believe Williams Shaespear is the true author of all the plays, poems, and satire attributed to him. first and foremost he did not have enough ready access to the court and it's dealings to have written any of the indept play that he is credited with, nor did he as a a civilian have access to the more poignant affairs that occurred within Elizabeth's court.
that aside, I tried d to put my prejudices about William Shasespear aside so that I could enjoy Clements mysteries. They do cover the main issues to the day, and take you on a roller coaster ride all around England, especially London.. For this a I very must appreciate Mr. Clements stories. And for bring out issues that have off been swept under the rug, that need a closer look. Elizabeth was not a kind or necessarily good monarch, though she held the ruin for over 40 years without circuming to to the pressures of marriage, yet she did have a very full sexual relationship with several men.