A dramatic departure for Bernard Cornwell. A gripping story of rivalry and ambition,loyalty and love set in the heart of Elizabethan England.
'With all the vivid history that is his trademark,Bernard Cornwell transports the readers to the playhouses,backstreets and palaces of Shakespeare's London with added depth and compassion'- Philippa Gregory
In the heart of Elizabethan England,young Richard Shakespeare dreams of a glittering career in the London playhouses,dominated by his older brother,William. But as a penniless actor with a silver tongue,Richard's onetime gratitude begins to sour,as does his family loyalty.
So it is that Richard falls under suspicion when a priceless manuscript goes missing,forcing him into a high-stakes game of duplicity and betrayal,and through the darkest alleyways of the city.
In this richly portrayed tour de force,Fools and Mortals takes you among the streets and palaces,scandals and rivalries,and lets you stand side-by-side with the men and women of Bernard Cornwell's masterful Elizabethan London.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780007504145Number of pages: 432Weight: 310 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 27 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Sharp and funny...His combination of wit,adventure and deft characterisation succeeds triumphantly'- The Times
'Fools and Mortals is a delight. Witty and knowledgeable in its evocation of Shakespearean London...highly enjoyable'- BBC History Magazine
'Cornwell not only succeeds in creating an engaging story,but also in celebrating the difficulties and delights,at any time in history,of putting on a show'- The Sunday Times
'Cornwell leads us effortlessly through palaces and playhouses with the skill of a master storyteller who loves this period of history'- Daily Express
'With all the vivid history that is his trademark,Bernard Cornwell transports the readers to the playhouses,backstreets and palaces of Shakespeare's London with added depth and compassion,and a likeable hero'- Philippa Gregory
'A cracking novel...the atmosphere and intrigues of this dangerous time are vividly realised. A smash hit'- The Times
'Story and characters crackle off the page as do the stink and violence of Elizabethan London. The author of the Sharpe and Last Kingdom bestsellers has pulled off a surprise for his readers - and a terrific one at that'- Elizabeth Buchan,Daily Mail
Bernard Cornwell
From the strife and division of the Dark Ages to the blood and bravery of the Napoleonic Wars,Bernard Cornwell's has been bringing history to life since the early Eighties when he created the unlikely hero renegade-turned-officer Richard Sharpe. Whether turning his hand to the hunt for the Grail quest,Arthurian legend or feuding Saxons in hisLast Kingdomseries,his novels are consistently popular,making him one of Britain's best-loved and bestselling novelists.
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