The Spy of Venice

A William Shakespeare Mystery

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Pub Date Aug 07 2018 | Archive Date Jul 31 2018
Historical Fiction | Mystery & Thrillers

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August, 1585. England needs its greatest hero to step forward . . . When he is caught by his wife in one ill-advised seduction too many, young William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his fortune. Cast adrift in London, Will falls in with a band of players, but greater men have their eye on this talented young wordsmith. England’s very survival hangs in the balance and Will finds himself dispatched to Venice on a crucial assignment. Dazzled by the city’s masques and its beauties, he little realizes the peril in which he finds himself. Catholic assassins would stop at nothing to end his mission on the point of their sharpened knives—and lurking in the shadows is a killer as clever as he is cruel. Suspenseful, seductive, and as sharp as an assassin’s blade, The Spy of Venice introduces a major new literary talent to the genre—thrilling if you’ve never read a word of Shakespeare and sublime if you have.

August, 1585. England needs its greatest hero to step forward . . . When he is caught by his wife in one ill-advised seduction too many, young William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his...

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Advance Praise

“A playful and inventive debut. The dialogue is wonderful, and Will’s banter with his fellow actors sparkles.” - The Times (London)

“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.” - The Daily Mail

“This is a clever book. On the level of storytelling alone, this is a good yarn. I also had the distinct impression that Benet Brandreth had a ball whilst writing it. An excellent read.” - Crime Squad

“Historically accurate, building up a picture of a dirty and violent London, a sumptuously degenerate Venice and a Europe riddled with conflicts of religion, power and commerce. Ultimately The Spy of Venice is an amusing and fast-paced action thriller that will entertain a variety of readers.” - Historical Novels Society

“A playful and inventive debut. The dialogue is wonderful, and Will’s banter with his fellow actors sparkles.” - The Times (London)

“Entertaining and ebullient. The author knows his Shakespeare...

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ISBN 9781681777986
PRICE $25.95 (USD)
PAGES 448

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