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  • The Malevolent Comedy

  • Nicholas Bracewell, Book 15
  • By: Edward Marston
  • Narrated by: David Thorpe
  • Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)
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Summary

Lord Westfield's Men, the most successful troupe in London and a prime target for jealousy and resentment, are plagued by a series of practical jokes. But when one of their actors is murdered, the humour turns distinctly sour.

Appalling events continue: Lawrence Firethorn, actor manager, is stalked by a mysterious lady; the sole copy of The Malevolent Comedy - the company's new play - is stolen; their leading apprentice is abducted; and there is an attempt on the life of Lord Westfield, their patron.

It's soon clear that someone more vicious than a practical joker is trying to destroy the troupe and that Nicholas Bracewell, the resourceful book holder, has an almighty struggle to save his beloved company from certain demise.

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The narration and vocal skills of David Thorpe are superb and brought this story to life. The story didn't grab me. I think the weakest of Marston's Elizabethan Theatrical series. The others I've read are not so predictable. It was the narrator who kept me listening not the plot.

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