Fools and Mortals

A Novel

Fiction & Literature, Military, Historical, Action Suspense
Cover of the book Fools and Mortals by Bernard Cornwell, Harper
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bernard Cornwell ISBN: 9780062250919
Publisher: Harper Publication: January 9, 2018
Imprint: Harper Language: English
Author: Bernard Cornwell
ISBN: 9780062250919
Publisher: Harper
Publication: January 9, 2018
Imprint: Harper
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Harper

Cover of the book Tempted to Cheat by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book The Next Person You Meet in Heaven by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book The Good Trip by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book Where They Found Her by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book Cloudsplitter by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book Proust and the Squid by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book Rethinking Narcissism by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book Writing with a Word Processor by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book In This Grave Hour by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book All It Takes Is...Forgiveness by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book Jungleland by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book Us Against Them by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book Superheroes Anonymous by Bernard Cornwell
Cover of the book Hollywood Dead by Bernard Cornwell
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy