Heretic's Mark

Rory Clements' The Angel's Mark is a gripping and atmospheric new mystery set in 1594 London, where the Queen's physician has been executed for treason and conspiracy theories flood the streets. Nicholas Shelby, an unorthodox physician and unwilling associate of spymaster Robert Cecil, is accused of being part of the plot and must flee for his life with his new wife Bianca. They make for Padua, following the ancient pilgrimage route, the Via Francigena, but are embroiled in a radical and dangerous scheme to shatter the old world's limits of knowledge. Hella, a strange and fervently religious young woman, has joined them on their journey, and her dire predictions of an impending apocalypse and the brutal murder of a friend of Bianca's forces them to wonder who she is and what she wants.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: Atlantic Books

Rory Clements, the acclaimed author of "The Angel's Mark," has unveiled a captivating new mystery that will delight fans of S. J. Parris. Set in the tumultuous Elizabethan era, this gripping tale delves into the quest for knowledge and the dangers it poses.

London, 1594. The Queen's physician has been executed for treason, and conspiracy theories abound in the streets. Unorthodox physician Nicholas Shelby, an unwilling associate of spymaster Robert Cecil, finds himself accused of being part of a plot. With agents of the Crown hot on their trail, he and his new wife, Bianca, must flee for their lives.

They embark on a perilous journey, following the ancient pilgrimage route, the Via Francigena, seeking safety in Padua. However, their troubles are far from over. Along the way, they encounter Hella, a strange and fervently religious young woman who has joined their group. Hella's dire predictions of an impending apocalypse and the brutal murder of a friend of Bianca's raise questions about her true intentions and the fate of the world.

As Nicholas and Bianca become embroiled in a radical and dangerous scheme to shatter the old world's limits of knowledge, they must confront Hella's enigmatic presence and unravel the secrets she holds. With its rich historical setting, intricate plot, and memorable characters, "The Apocalypse Codex" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and mystery.

Rory Clements has once again delivered a masterpiece that transports readers to a bygone era and keeps them on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Weight: 674g
Dimension: 182 x 241 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786499035
Edition number: Main