The Players Act 1 – All The World’s A Stage
Amy Sparkes
Type: ARC
Genre: Historical fiction
Word count: 90,000
Warnings: Swearing
How far would you go to save what you truly love? 1715. A troupe of strolling players are devastated when their manager decides to fold their company. They are resolved to change his mind but they’ve lost their stage, haven’t got a skull for Hamlet, and an ex-member is hunting them down for revenge… Fun, energetic and page-turning. Light historical.
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How far would you go to save what you truly love?
England, 1715. Ambitious lead actor Thomas is determined to reach Drury Lane and prove to his father that he’s 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 company, the players are resolved to change his mind, whatever the cost. Unfortunately, the odds are stacked against them. They’ve lost their stage, 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 forgotten strolling players of the 18th century in this fun and page-turning read.
Amy Sparkes is a New York Times bestselling author who writes energetic, funny and heartfelt stories, including ‘The House At The Edge of Magic’ series for children. Amy also writes scripts for film/TV and runs both Sword & Fiddle Productions and the David Banks Performers Fund, which supports financially disadvantaged drama students. She lives in Devon with her husband and six children. The Players Act 1: All The World’s A Stage is her debut novel for adults.
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