Prophecy by SJ Parris, excerpt from the prologue, this year's pick for #cityread2017

Cityread London 2017 - one book, one city: Prophecy by SJ Parris Pick up a free copy at many libraries in London, Slough and Reading. Plus look out for exciting events across all three cities. In Slough: Blackamoores in Tudor England with Onyeka Tue 18 April 6.30pm Book: www.tinyurl.com/blacktudors Author talk with SJ Parris Fri 28 April 2pm Book: www.tinyurl.com/SJ Parris Autumn, 1583. The skies above England harbour dark omens… An astrological phenomenon heralds the dawn of a new age and Queen Elizabeth’s throne is in peril. As Mary Stuart’s supporters scheme to usurp the rightful monarch, a young maid of honour is murdered, occult symbols carved into her flesh. The Queen’s spymaster, Francis Walsingham, calls on maverick agent Giordano Bruno to infiltrate the plotters and secure the evidence that will condemn them to death. Bruno is cunning, but so are his enemies. His identity could be exposed at any moment. The proof he seeks is within his grasp. But the young woman’s murder could point to an even more sinister truth… Find CityRead London online: Http://CityRead.london/ www.facebook.com/CityRead London Twitter @cityreadlondon Follow #cityread2017 Find Slough Libraries online Http://www.slough.gov.uk/libraries Www.facebook.com/sloughlibraries Twitter @sloughlibraries Look out for #tudorslough