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Fools and Mortals

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Thomas Judd
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A dramatic new departure for international best-selling author Bernard Cornwell, Fools and Mortals takes us into the heart of the Elizabethan era, long one of his favourite periods of British history.

Fools and Mortals follows the young Richard Shakespeare, an actor struggling to make his way in a company dominated by his estranged older brother, William. As the growth of theatre blooms, their rivalry - and that of the playhouses, playwrights and actors vying for acclaim and glory - propels a high-stakes story of conflict and betrayal.

Showcasing his renowned storyteller's skill, Bernard Cornwell has created an Elizabethan world incredibly rich in its portrayal: you walk the London streets, stand in the palaces and are on stage in the playhouses as he weaves a remarkable story in which performances, rivalries and ambition combine to form a tangled web of intrigue.

©2017 Bernard Cornwell (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense World Literature Fiction Mystery Theatre

Critic Reviews

Praise for Bernard Cornwell: "Like Game of Thrones, but real." ( The Observer)
"Blood, divided loyalties and thundering battles." ( The Times)
"Strong narrative, vigorous action and striking characterisation, Cornwell remains king of the territory he has staked out as his own." ( The Sunday Times)
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narrator made the story
initially slow to get into but worth the listen
repetitive in relation to outlining the play

a different type of story from Bernard Cornwell

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I enjoyed this Shakespearean tale immensely and appreciate how Mr Cornwall can embue his story of the stage with action, betrayal and victory...

Somewhat like another great playwright.

Brilliant

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