How far would you go to save what you truly love?
England, 1715.
When society doesn’t understand you, and your family is out of the picture, a
strolling theatre company could be your perfect home…
Ambitious lead actor Thomas is determined to reach Drury Lane and prove to his
father that he is not a failure.
Fierce Caroline has a traumatic past and is determined to protect the company
which saved her.
Kind-hearted Annie just wants to look after her found family.
So, when their heartbroken manager Robert is injured and decides to fold the
struggling company, the players are resolved to change his mind, whatever the
cost. Unfortunately for them, the odds are stacked against them. They’ve lost their
stage, they still haven’t got a skull for Hamlet, and flamboyant ex-member
Piero is hunting them down, with a spot of revenge on his mind...
Is it time for the final bow?
The Players Act 1: All The World’s A Stage gives voice to the
forgotten strolling players of the 18th century in this fun, uplifting, and
page-turning read.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Energetic, accessible
historical fiction
- Working-class
characters
- Found family
- Comedy and tragedy
- Shakespeare
- LGBTQ+
- Neurodiversity
- Mental health issues
- Multiple POV
- Heart and hope
Purchase Links
https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-players-act-1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Players-Act-All-Worlds-Stage-ebook/dp/B0DY8CM3LX
https://www.amazon.com/Players-Act-All-Worlds-Stage-ebook/dp/B0DY8CM3LX
Author Bio –
Amy
was born in Eastbourne, England, where the sea and South Downs encouraged her
love of the outdoors and nurtured her wildness. Her childhood was filled with
folk music, caravans and imagination, and she was always dreaming up stories
and characters – usually when she was meant to be doing something else.
She
enjoys stories that explore both comedy and tragedy. She is a New York Times
bestselling author and her work includes THE HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF MAGIC series,
and the picture books for BBC’s THE REPAIR SHOP. THE PLAYERS
is her debut novel for adults.
Amy
now lives in Devon with her husband and six children. When she isn’t
writing, Amy enjoys drinking tea, climbing trees and playing the piano,
although disappointingly she is yet to master doing all three at once.
Social Media
Links –
www.facebook.com/AmySparkesAuthor
https://bsky.app/profile/amysparkes.bsky.social
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