Swords and seduction, treachery and murder: introducing an inimitable new hero - William Shakespeare.
August, 1585. England needs it's greatest ever hero . . .
When he's caught out by one ill-advised seduction too many, William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his fortune.
With the threat of Spanish invasion looming, and Papal assassins on the streets of London, there's no better time for a young man to make his name - if he can survive long enough.
Soon William's sharp wit has caught the eye of those in power. Dispatched to Venice on a crucial mission, William little imagines the beauty of the floating city - or the malice of the enemies it conceals . . .
"Entertaining and ebullient . . . The author knows his Shakespeare backwards (the Venice setting has been carefully chosen), rejoices in its wordplay, loves his allusions and has a good time with his characters. So did I." Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail
Brandreth's Shakespearean expertise and storytelling skills are both put to good use in this playful, entertaining novel
