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In this novel of alternative history from best-selling author Harry Turtledove, the Spanish Armada has conquered England, King Phillip holds the English throne, and Elizabeth I languishes as a prisoner in the Tower of London. Meanwhile, in London, a mysterious stranger approaches young playwright William Shakespeare with an offer that could change the course of history.

©2002 Harry Turtledove (P)2019 Tantor Fiction Science Fiction England
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The names Shakespeare, William Shakespeare.
Doth having a licence to quill, no more needeth be spake.

Gramercy...

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I've listened to this book three times over, it's so full of twists and turns that I could probably listen another ten times more. Thoroughly recommended, especially if you're a Shakespeare fan, all manner of little gems crop up in their conversations. I've not read alternative history before, so this was a really great introduction.

Wonderfully thought through Alternative History

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I don't believe anyone who has not studied Shakespeare's plays could understand let alone enjoy this story. It uses Shakespearean English all the way through which makes a little difficult to understand at times even for me and I love Shakespear

Shakespeare's English

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Performance was fine but I was not a huge fan of the work itself honestly I was happy to get to the end of it.

Not my favourite work from the author

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Thoroughly believable stuff from Mr Turtledove. A gripping, well performed story bringing Will Shakespeare, Burbage, Kemp et al into centre stage in a plot to oust the hated Spanish occupation, and restore Queen Elizabeth to the throne. A well observed and amusing tale.

The master of alternative history strikes again!

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