Sacrilege

Parris once again casts real-life sixteenth-century free thinker Giordano Bruno in the fictional role of detective and spy in a murder plot set at Canterbury Cathedral. Bruno soon discovers that the murder that has brought him to Canterbury is just the tip of an iceberg of political intrigue that includes a plot to undermine Queen Elizabeth's claim to the throne. John Lee captures this slice of history with his colorful characterizations. He's especially good at bringing out the malevolence in the villainous characters, of which there are more than a few. Lee also narrates the other books in the Bruno series, so fans will enjoy the consistency in the voices of the returning characters. F.T. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine