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Book Review, Fools and Mortals by Bernard Cornwell

 

Fools and Mortals

By Bernard Cornwell

A dramatic new departure for international bestselling 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 on stage in the playhouses, as he weaves a remarkable story in which performances, rivalries and ambition combine to form a tangled web of intrigue.

No Richard Sharpe - shame on your Mr Cornwell!! I haven't read a Bernard Cornwell book in ages so when I saw this one on NetGalley, I had to request it.  This book has everyone one would expect from a novel by Cornwell - it has a super fast-pace, engaging characters and a compelling plot. I thought it was great. It unfortunately does not have Richard Sharpe, but it is still darn good.

I picked up my copy from NetGalley, but you can grab your on Amazon.