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The Dead of Winter
- Three Giordano Bruno Novellas
- Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Three gripping tales from number one best seller S. J. Parris.
The Secret Dead
During the summer of 1566, a girl’s body is found within the walls of a Neapolitan monastery. Novice monk Giordano Bruno has a habit of asking difficult questions, but this time his investigations may lose him his place in the Dominican Order - or deliver him into the hands of the Inquisition.
The Academy of Secrets
An invitation arrives from a secret society of enlightened philosophers led by the eccentric Don Giambattista della Porta. Bruno is captivated - even more so when he meets della Porta’s beautiful niece. But keeping these new heretical secrets soon becomes a matter of life or death....
The Dead of Winter
When Giordano Bruno is told the pope wants to see him, he fears he may be walking into a trap. The pope is intrigued by Bruno’s talent for complex memory games, but Rome is a den of intrigue, trickery and blood, and Bruno will be lucky to escape the Eternal City alive.
Critic reviews
"Fans of Parris’s superior mysteries featuring cleric-turned-sleuth Giordano Bruno, seen most recently in Conspiracy, will be delighted by this stellar collection of three novellas from his early years. This is an accessible entry point for newcomers." (Publishers Weekly - starred)
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- Janet
- 22-01-23
Three short stories introducing Bruno
Prequel stories introducing the Dominican monk, set in Italy before his journey to England. Excellent narration by Daniel Philpott bringing the places and characters to life. Very enjoyable.
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-05-23
A Wonderful Introduction to Giordano Bruno
This is THE best place to start; a series of 3 novellas with the Italian back-story to Gordano Bruno. Instead of this - unintentionally, I found myself listening to the sixth of the Giordano Bruno adventures listening to it in entirety - and then buying the other full length novels (I was so smitten). I then happened upon this collection of three novellas. I was extremely pleased that I did. It gives an easy introduction and early background to our hero. This is not needed to enjoy the full length novels, I have to say. In ‘The Dead of Winter’ the three novella are, ‘The Secret Dead’, ‘The Academy of Secrets’, and ‘The Dead of Winter’. The novellas are performed convincingly and well. They are sequenced such that they grow in modest complexity for novellas and leave the listener wanting more. If listeners are not yet paid up members to the Giordano Bruno Appreciation Society this release will surely see them standing in the queue for membership. My best advice to listeners is to start with 'The Dead of Winter' and then follow the series through. Enjoy. Performance of the audio-book is extremely good and effective.
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- Chrissie Ann
- 07-02-21
3 great stories
Enjoyed all three stories about Bruno Guardino and how he gets himself in scrapes and out again. Very interesting insight into the inquisition in Italy in 1500 and how it affected even the clergy. No one was safe.
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- Jonathan Coore
- 16-01-21
Evocative and a good story
16th Century Naples is really brought to life. Narration was a good pace. Loved it.
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- Cidergirl
- 21-08-22
Sets the context for later Bruno adventures
I love the Giordano Bruno books, this set of stories shows his early monastic life and adventures. Had to fast forward through various gory bits as I also skip this sort of description in the written form.
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- Mr. J. K. Blake
- 20-02-23
A great story
Well written, well researched and imagined and well read. Very entertaining view of a time long ago when life was cheaper than in modern times.
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- Claire
- 08-03-24
Excellent
I very much enjoyed this title, three stories in one. The narration was good and I found the stories gripping. There is a lot of detail into the life of a Catholic monastery of the era and the characters you would find there. Neatly wrapped up with the kind of politics of the day.
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- pitstop
- 21-02-22
dramatic enjoyable story
enjoyed the characters, historical details, and political shenanigans. I hope there is a sequel or two!
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- Lynda S.
- 18-04-22
how it all began
A great little series of three stories introducing us to the character of Dr Bruno as we later know him. still a few gaps and mysteries between these stories and the later full novels, but that only serves to peak one's interest!
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- Sean
- 05-11-23
Missing Bruno already
Have listened to the entire series and so enjoy the time period, the characters and the writing is amazing.
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