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Alchemy
- Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
- Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
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Summary
A historical thriller in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor in the The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling series, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel
Prague, 1588.
A COURT IN TURMOIL
The Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II, wants to expand the boundaries of human knowledge, and his court is a haven for scientists, astrologers and alchemists. His abiding passion is the feverish search for the philosopher’s stone and thus immortality. The Catholic Church fears he has pushed too far, into the forbidden realm of heresy – and the greatest powers in Christendom are concerned about the imperial line of succession.
A MURDERED ALCHEMIST
Giordano Bruno is sent to his court by Sir Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth I’s spymaster. His task: to contact the famous English alchemist and mystic John Dee, another of Walsingham’s spies. But Bruno’s arrival in Prague coincides with the brutal murder of a rival alchemist – and John Dee himself has disappeared.
AN UNFORGIVING ENEMY
Ordered by the emperor to find the killer, Bruno’s investigations bring him face to face with an old enemy from the Inquisition. But could the real danger lie elsewhere? Amidst the jostling factions at court and the religious tensions brewing in the city, Bruno has to track down a murderer as elusive as the elixir of life itself.
Critic reviews
‘The clever twists and turns of Alchemy are assuredly plotted and Prague, a city in religious and political turmoil, makes for a powerful setting’ The Times
‘Over the past dozen years, S. J. Parris’s novels… have been among the most enjoyable of all historical thrillers’ Sunday Times
‘Breathless pace and acutely observed detail make for a story that confounds and surprises’ Observer
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- Mongfhind
- 28-09-23
Intriguing tale, well worth a listen.
This is another great story from a truly talented writer. Daniel Philpott’s narration brings the work to light. Highly recommended.
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- ManofLedger
- 10-08-23
Intriguing and Enjoyable Tudor detective story
Tudor detective Giordano Bruno finds himself literally in the Lion's den in his latest adventure in 16th century Prague. The narration of Daniel Philpott brilliantly invokes the characters in this latest intricate story created by S J Parris who must be regarded as masterly a storyteller as that other excellent Tudor mystery writer the late great C J Sansom. This audiobook is not to be missed!
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-07-23
Another hit…
I love this series and have been eagerly awaiting this new ‘Bruno’ novel.
Once again it does not disappoint, it’s brilliantly written and very well narrated.
Molto bene!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-08-23
Entertaining
A good story, told by a pleasant voice. However, the lack if difference between between the accents made it confusing at times.
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- Kindle Customer
- 30-11-23
Great Side-kick Light-Relief
A brutal and scheming Prague, provides hero Bruno with many challenges. The introduction of a Jewish element reliant on the whim of a ruler helps point to the continuing age old problems. A mix of many nationalities, a child, a lion, and light relief in the form of Bruno's assistant maintains interest. The mystery is complex and listeners are kept intrigued for most of this 14+ hour novel. Bruno's difficulty in deciding his next steps at the end of the novel will tantalise. The performer of the audio-book does well, especially as the number of foreign accents abound. Followers of this series will be very pleased; new listeners might want to start at the first of the series.
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- AC RC qiekjdjus
- 03-08-23
Best one yet
Best book in the series so far, well structured, good character development and great narration
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- Franks
- 03-08-23
Superb
Wonderful and brilliantly narrated. An emersive delight and joy to experience. The people and places came to life
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-07-23
The best yet
Giordano has moved to Prague. This was an interesting setting for a story of intrigue between Jews, catholics and alchemists. Excellent performance.
I got help with the geography of Prague by downloading a sample of Alchemy on kindle. I hoped it would include a character list.
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- James Drayton
- 19-01-24
Well constructed story
Loved the story and the quality of the reader. Nice lessons in history/historical elements. Enjoyed the evocation of Prague.
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- Miss K Milton
- 31-08-23
Another great story about Bruno
I love the way historical fact is woven into the fiction, and the writing is so clear you can easily picture the characters and settings and get lost in the story. Brilliant. Can’t wait for the next!
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