The Play’s the Thing
The Play’s the Thing by Ann Swinfen, published by Shakenoak Press in 2016, is a historical fiction novel that intertwines elements of mystery and detective work. Set against the backdrop of the theatrical world, the story follows Kit Alvarez as she returns from Muscovy to find her position as a physician at St Thomas’s hospital has been filled. Struggling to make ends meet, she takes on work as a copyist for James Burbage’s company, only to find herself amidst a series of unsettling events involving murder and the theft of significant plays.
Readers will encounter a narrative that delves into the complexities of the theater scene during a tumultuous period. As Kit navigates her new role, she becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue surrounding the murders of Burbage’s men and the disappearance of plays by notable figures such as Will Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. The book presents a rich tapestry of historical detail, exploring themes of ambition and rivalry within the world of early modern drama. With 280 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look into a time when the stakes of creativity and survival were perilously intertwined.
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When Kit Alvarez returns from Muscovy, it is to discover that her post as physician at St Thomas’s hospital has been given to another. Trying to eke out the small income she earns from some of Dr Nuñez’s private patients, she undertakes paid work as a copyist with James Burbage’s company. But the players’ companies find themselves under threat. Two of Burbage’s men are murdered. One of Henslowe’s men is attacked. And two important new plays go missing, one by Will Shakespeare and one by Christopher Marlowe. Are the thefts merely the work of a jealous unlicensed company? Or is there a conspiracy afoot to use the plays in some more dangerous game?
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