The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling seriesThe fourth book in S. J. Parris-s bestselling, critically acclaimed series following Giordano Bruno, set at the time of Queen Elizabeth IAugust, 1585. England is on the brink of war-Sir Francis Drake is preparing to launch a daring expedition against the Spanish when a murder aboard his ship changes everything.A relentless enemy. A treacherous conspiracy.Giordano Bruno agrees to hunt the killer down, only to find that more than one deadly plot is brewing in Plymouth-s murky underworld. And as he tracks a murderer through its dangerous streets, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the future of England itself.Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Hilary MantelPraise for S. J. Parris-S. J. Parris is one of my favourite authors - and unquestionably our greatest living writer of historical thrillers.- A.J. Finn, No. 1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window-Hugely enjoyable- Guardian-This is historical mystery fiction at its finest- Publishe
