Fools and Mortals
Fools and Mortals by Bernard Cornwell is a large print edition published by HarperCollins on January 9, 2018. This standalone novel presents a dramatic narrative centered around the first production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as told through the eyes of William Shakespeare’s estranged younger brother, Richard. Set in Elizabethan England, the story explores Richard’s aspirations in the competitive world of London playhouses, where he grapples with family loyalty and personal ambition.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale filled with action and adventure, as Richard navigates a perilous landscape marked by duplicity and betrayal. With a missing manuscript at the center of the intrigue, he faces challenges that threaten not only his career but also the lives of those around him. The novel delves into themes of ambition and survival, showcasing the vibrant and often brutal realities of life in London during this historical period. Spanning 544 pages, this edition is presented in English and offers a rich portrayal of the complexities of theater and personal relationships.
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New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell makes a dramatic departure with this enthralling, action-packed standalone novel that tells the story of the first production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream—as related by William Shakespeare’s estranged younger brother.
Lord, what fools these mortals be . . .
In the heart of Elizabethan England, Richard Shakespeare dreams of a glittering career in one of the London playhouses, a world dominated by his older brother, William. But he is a penniless actor, making ends meet through a combination of a beautiful face, petty theft and a silver tongue. As William’s star rises, Richard’s onetime gratitude is souring and he is sorely tempted to abandon family loyalty.
So when a priceless manuscript goes missing, suspicion falls upon Richard, forcing him onto a perilous path through a bawdy and frequently brutal London. Entangled in a high-stakes game of duplicity and betrayal which threatens not only his career and potential fortune, but also the lives of his fellow players, Richard has to call on all he has now learned from the brightest stages and the darkest alleyways of the city. To avoid the gallows, he must play the part of a lifetime . . . .
Showcasing the superb storytelling skill that has won Bernard Cornwell international renown, Fools and Mortals is a richly portrayed tour de force that brings to life a vivid world of intricate stagecraft, fierce competition, and consuming ambition.
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