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.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9780007504145
• Author: Bernard Cornwell
• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 432
• Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.7cm