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The Assassin of Verona

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**'An engaging clever read' The TimesA thrilling new novel of conspiracy, intrigue and rapier-sharp wit starring William ShakespeareVenice, 1586. William Shakespeare is disguised as a steward to the English Ambassador. He and his friends Oldcastle and Hemminges possess a deadly secret: the names of the catholic spies in England who seek to destroy Queen Elizabeth. Before long the Pope's agents ... Read more

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**'An engaging clever read' The TimesA thrilling new novel of conspiracy, intrigue and rapier-sharp wit starring William ShakespeareVenice, 1586. William Shakespeare is disguised as a steward to the English Ambassador. He and his friends Oldcastle and Hemminges possess a deadly secret: the names of the catholic spies in England who seek to destroy Queen Elizabeth. Before long the Pope's agents
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The Assassin of Verona

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Venice, 1586. William Shakespeare is disguised as a steward to the English Ambassador. He and his actor friends, Oldcastle and Hemming, possess a deadly secret: the names of the Catholic spies in England who seek to destroy Queen Elizabeth. Before long the Pope’s agents begin to close in on them, so fleeing the city is the players’ only option. In Verona, Aemelia, the daughter of a Duke, is ... Read more

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Venice, 1586. William Shakespeare is disguised as a steward to the English Ambassador. He and his actor friends, Oldcastle and Hemming, possess a deadly secret: the names of the Catholic spies in England who seek to destroy Queen Elizabeth. Before long the Pope’s agents begin to close in on them, so fleeing the city is the players’ only option. In Verona, Aemelia, the daughter of a Duke, is
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Shakespearean Rhetoric

A Practical Guide for Actors, Directors, Students and Teachers

by Benet Brandreth ...

Series series Arden Performance Companions
Classical Rhetoric, the art of persuasion, formed the sum and substance of Shakespeare's education and was the basis of his understanding of the power of language and how it worked to move, delight and teach. Rhetoric, which seeks to explain the way that language works to influence others, provides a powerful, transformative tool for approaching text in performance. This book helps you understand ... Read more

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Classical Rhetoric, the art of persuasion, formed the sum and substance of Shakespeare's education and was the basis of his understanding of the power of language and how it worked to move, delight and teach. Rhetoric, which seeks to explain the way that language works to influence others, provides a powerful, transformative tool for approaching text in performance. This book helps you understand
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The Spy of Venice

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When he is caught by his wife in one ill-advised seduction too many, young William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his fortune. Cast adrift in London, Will falls in with a band of players, but greater men have their eye on this talented young wordsmith. England’s very survival hangs in the balance, and Will finds himself dispatched to Venice on a crucial assignment. Once there, Will is dazzled ... Read more

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When he is caught by his wife in one ill-advised seduction too many, young William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his fortune. Cast adrift in London, Will falls in with a band of players, but greater men have their eye on this talented young wordsmith. England’s very survival hangs in the balance, and Will finds himself dispatched to Venice on a crucial assignment. Once there, Will is dazzled
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The Spy of Venice

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Narrated by Luke Lampard ...

Series Audiobook 1 - William Shakespeare Thriller
Unabridged

13 hours 39 min

When he's caught out by one ill-advised seduction too many, young William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his fortune. Cast adrift in London, Will falls in with a band of players – but greater men have their eye on this talented young wordsmith. England's very survival hangs in the balance, and Will finds himself dispatched to Venice on a crucial embassy. Dazzled by the city's masques – and ... Read more

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When he's caught out by one ill-advised seduction too many, young William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his fortune. Cast adrift in London, Will falls in with a band of players – but greater men have their eye on this talented young wordsmith. England's very survival hangs in the balance, and Will finds himself dispatched to Venice on a crucial embassy. Dazzled by the city's masques – and
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The Assassin of Verona

by Benet Brandreth ...

Narrated by Luke Lampard ...

Series Audiobook 2 - William Shakespeare Thriller
Unabridged

12 hours 34 min

All is not well in Venice. Threatened daily by Papal assassins, William Shakespeare and his close friends Oldcastle and Hemminges are increasingly isolated – the lies that have protected them so far beginning to wear thin. His companions want desperately to leave, but Will is tied to the city – his lover, the beautiful Isabella, is growing ever more sick. As tensions reach breaking point, their ... Read more

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All is not well in Venice. Threatened daily by Papal assassins, William Shakespeare and his close friends Oldcastle and Hemminges are increasingly isolated – the lies that have protected them so far beginning to wear thin. His companions want desperately to leave, but Will is tied to the city – his lover, the beautiful Isabella, is growing ever more sick. As tensions reach breaking point, their
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She Be Damned

by M. J. Tjia ...

Series Book 1 - The Heloise Chancey Mysteries
A serial killer draws the Victorian courtesan and professional sleuth into 19th century London's criminal underground in this historical mystery.London, 1863. Women in Waterloo are turning up dead, their sexual organs removed and mutilated. When a girl goes missing and the search proves fruitless, fears grow that the killer may have claimed another victim. With the police at a total loss, it falls ... Read more

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A serial killer draws the Victorian courtesan and professional sleuth into 19th century London's criminal underground in this historical mystery.London, 1863. Women in Waterloo are turning up dead, their sexual organs removed and mutilated. When a girl goes missing and the search proves fruitless, fears grow that the killer may have claimed another victim. With the police at a total loss, it falls
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Anatomy of a Scandal

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by Sarah Vaughan ...

Narrated by Julie Teal, Luke Thompson, Esther Wane, Sarah Feathers ...

Unabridged

10 hours 56 min

NOW A HIT NETFLIX SERIESInstant International Bestseller“A nuanced story line perfectly in tune with our #metoo times.” —People, Book of the Week“One of the season’s most buzzed-about thrillers.” —Bookish“A strong choice for book clubs. Former political correspondent Vaughan makes an impressive debut with this savvy, propulsive courtroom drama.” —Kirkus Reviews<... ... Read more

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NOW A HIT NETFLIX SERIESInstant International Bestseller“A nuanced story line perfectly in tune with our #metoo times.” —People, Book of the Week“One of the season’s most buzzed-about thrillers.” —Bookish“A strong choice for book clubs. Former political correspondent Vaughan makes an impressive debut with this savvy, propulsive courtroom drama.” —Kirkus Reviews<...
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Spider Silk

A Victorian Gothic Thriller

by Annelie Wendeberg ...

Series Book 2 - Keeper of Pleas
Coroner Sévère has it all: a beautiful young wife, money, influence — and secrets to kill for.A disease slowly claims his mobility while his wife Olivia harbours her own danger: she once belonged to Chief Magistrate Frost, a man with cruel appetites. When Sévère and Olivia investigate Chief Magistrate Frost's crimes, more than the Coroner’s career is at risk.Sévère might find himself at the ... Read more

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Coroner Sévère has it all: a beautiful young wife, money, influence — and secrets to kill for.A disease slowly claims his mobility while his wife Olivia harbours her own danger: she once belonged to Chief Magistrate Frost, a man with cruel appetites. When Sévère and Olivia investigate Chief Magistrate Frost's crimes, more than the Coroner’s career is at risk.Sévère might find himself at the
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A Necessary Murder

by M. J. Tjia ...

Series Book 2 - The Heloise Chancey Mysteries
A string of murders cuts close to home for the Victorian courtesan and professional sleuth in this mystery thriller set in 19th century London.London, 1863: Little Margaret Lovejoy is found brutally murdered in the outhouse at her family's estate. A few days later, a man is cut down in a similar manner on the doorstep of Heloise Chancey's prestigious address. But the courtesan detective has other ... Read more

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A string of murders cuts close to home for the Victorian courtesan and professional sleuth in this mystery thriller set in 19th century London.London, 1863: Little Margaret Lovejoy is found brutally murdered in the outhouse at her family's estate. A few days later, a man is cut down in a similar manner on the doorstep of Heloise Chancey's prestigious address. But the courtesan detective has other
... Read more
The Corpse Played Dead

a gripping historical mystery set in 18th century London

by Georgina Clarke ...

Series Book 2 - A Lizzie Hardwicke Mystery
Death takes centre stage. Does the killer lie in the wings?An undercover assignment for the Bow Street magistrate sees Lizzie Hardwicke trade Mrs Farley's Bawdy House in Soho for life as a seamstress at a theatre on Drury Lane. Once there, she quickly realises that what goes on in the wings is much more intriguing than the theatrics being played out onstage...When a high-profile investor is ... Read more

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Death takes centre stage. Does the killer lie in the wings?An undercover assignment for the Bow Street magistrate sees Lizzie Hardwicke trade Mrs Farley's Bawdy House in Soho for life as a seamstress at a theatre on Drury Lane. Once there, she quickly realises that what goes on in the wings is much more intriguing than the theatrics being played out onstage...When a high-profile investor is
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The Death of Me

by M. J. Tjia ...

Series series The Heloise Chancey Mysteries
The Continent, 1864: Two bomb attacks, three deaths.Clues to an elaborate assassination plot are intercepted in Paris and the authorities believe the assassin's lair lies in Soho, London. Heloise Chancey, courtesan and professional detective, must go undercover to spy upon the nest of suspects and end their murderous conspiracy.Meanwhile, her Chinese maid, Amah Li Leen finds herself trapped in a ... Read more

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The Continent, 1864: Two bomb attacks, three deaths.Clues to an elaborate assassination plot are intercepted in Paris and the authorities believe the assassin's lair lies in Soho, London. Heloise Chancey, courtesan and professional detective, must go undercover to spy upon the nest of suspects and end their murderous conspiracy.Meanwhile, her Chinese maid, Amah Li Leen finds herself trapped in a
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