Death of Kings
No 2
Published on 30. July 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-84529-976-7 (ISBN)
Description
Elizabeth I is nearing the end of her reign with no direct heir and plots and rumours of rebellion abound. The Queen's former favourite, the Earl of Essex, appears to be eager to protect the throne, but some believe he intends to seize it.
In the world of the theatre, the Chamberlain's Men are approached by a member of Essex's inner circle. He offers them money to put on a special performance of Shakespeare's Richard II - the treasonous drama of monarchy deposed and murdered. And player Nick Revill finds himself forced to act as a government spy and keep watch on his own company. But then the murders start...
Praise for Philip Gooden:
'Highly entertaining.' Sunday Times
'Welcome to Elizabethan England where... Gooden will give you a gratifying taste of the danger and excitement of that lusty place and time.' Publishers Weekly
In the world of the theatre, the Chamberlain's Men are approached by a member of Essex's inner circle. He offers them money to put on a special performance of Shakespeare's Richard II - the treasonous drama of monarchy deposed and murdered. And player Nick Revill finds himself forced to act as a government spy and keep watch on his own company. But then the murders start...
Praise for Philip Gooden:
'Highly entertaining.' Sunday Times
'Welcome to Elizabethan England where... Gooden will give you a gratifying taste of the danger and excitement of that lusty place and time.' Publishers Weekly
Reviews / Votes
Pure entertainment, witty, exciting, full of fascinating theatrical lore and mischief and, above all, great fun. * Guardian *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
238 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84529-976-7 (9781845299767)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Philip Gooden, author of the Elizabethan-set Nick Revill murder mystery series and has had his short stories published in anthologies. He is actively involved with the Crime Writers' Association and contributes to its magazine, Red Herrings. He lives in Bath.