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Fools and Mortals
- Narrated by: Thomas Judd
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary
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 onstage in the playhouses as he weaves a remarkable story in which performances, rivalries and ambition combine to form a tangled web of intrigue.
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- Mr. H.
- 28-06-23
Cornwell delivers as always
Bought it purely in my trust in the author, wasn’t disappointed. A gem of a story from one of the best historical authors I’ve had the privilege of reading.
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- Stitcher
- 05-12-17
Surprised.
Why surprised? It's definitely different from the other books I've read by Bernard Cornwell.
The reader really brought this to life. I warmed to the story gradually but ended up being sorry when it ended. I liked the amount of historical detail included quite naturally as the story unfolded. Only a really skilful writer can pull this off.
I really enjoyed it.
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- R J
- 28-03-18
A wonderful story!
Quite simply a dramatic tale, rich with character and very surprising plot developments. you can almost smell the smoke and see you through the warm lighting of the flames of London. full of danger, sorrow, happiness, tragedy and mischief. Excellent Reading by Thomas Judd.
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- Tim
- 26-01-18
Excellent!
I bought this book purely because it was Cornwell however the description did not inspire me. Once I began to listen it was a different matter. I loved it! Good story with great characters. Well recommended.
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- Carabarker
- 30-06-18
rip roaring adventure with a twist
An excellent book weaving history with imagination. I loved it as you are transferred back to Elizabethan London
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- annette apostolakis
- 28-10-17
Refreshingly different!
Loved this from Cornwell. Such a brave shift from the conventional battlefield to the theatrical one! Such characters and characterisation from the narrator really give life to the world of the Elizabethan theatre. Absolute brilliance!
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- Dr
- 28-08-18
Outstanding
This is a delight, Shakespeare in love but told by a younger brother
It’s genius
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- Rusmat Ahmed
- 15-03-18
Masterful and so well crafted!
A truly imaginative idea for a story (a tale from the perspective of William Shakespeare's brother Richard), masterfully fleshed out into a hugely entertaining plot, and written with such great craft.
Just as in his other books, Cornwell's own terrific imagination opens up our own as the listener gets immersed into the intrigue and spirit of Elizabethan London.
Central to the plot is the first performance of a Midsummer Night's Dream. (You may not be surprised that Fools and Mortals has inspired me to re-read this play, and I have only paused that to write this review.)
The restrained narrative performance by Thomas Judd brought all this to life in the perfect way for Richard Shakespeare. I also really enjoyed the 'voices' of the different characters, which were all really well done and individual in their own right. (Quite a skill!!!)
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- Phil S-T
- 17-01-18
Different from usual Subject
Not his usual topic
But still an enjoyable listen
Would recommend if you like dramas in a historical setting
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- C
- 16-01-18
Bloody brilliant
The bloody brilliant says it all, the story characters and performances of a minor historical figure is great fun
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