Alchemy by S.J. Parris

 Title: Alchemy

Author: S. J. Parris

Genre: Historical Mystery

Other books I've read by this author: Heresy, Prophecy, and Sacrilege, Treachery, Conspiracy, Execution

Synopsis:

"Prague, 1588.

A COURT IN TURMOIL

The court of the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II, is a haven for scientists, astrologers and alchemists. The dream – to discover the philosopher’s stone and attain immortality. But now there are rumours of heresy.

A MURDERED ALCHEMIST

Giordano Bruno is sent to Prague as a spy for Elizabeth I. He arrives to find the palace in uproar – an alchemist has been murdered.

AN UNFORGIVING ENEMY

Ordered by the emperor to uncover the killer, Bruno must negotiate the jostling factions at court, as well as the religious tensions brewing in the city. And his hunt to track down a murderer soon proves as elusive as the elixir of life itself…" - Back Cover

My Thoughts

It was so fun traveling to the Court of Prague with Bruno, Besler, John Dee, and meeting many new characters along the way. I love this series and the 7th novel was no exception. Murder mystery, love story, strong willed women, a commentary on the religious prejudices of the time, this book hits all the marks for me. I received this and "The Dead of Winter" (a collection of short stories featuring Giordano Bruno) for Christmas. I hope there is another full Bruno novel on the way, but in the meantime, the short stories will have to hold me over.

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