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Death of Kings (Paperback)

by Philip Gooden (Author)
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  • Paperback: 310 pages
  • Publisher: Robinson Publishing (26 Jul 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841192120
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841192123
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 657,866 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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London, 1601, and the atmosphere is tense. Aspiring actor Nick Revill finds himself in a compromising situation where he is forced to act as government spy and keep watch over his won company. Nick has a privileged yet dangerous role to play, but his secret work earns him enemies.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gooden stages another 'good 'en'!, 7 Jan 2008
By Billy J. Hobbs "billhobbs" (Tyler, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Death of Kings: A Shakespearean Murder Mystery Featuring Nick Revill (Paperback)




Philip Gooden's "Shakespearean Murder Mystery featuring Nick Revill" is a well-written, cleverly presented historical mystery. In "Death of Kings," Gooden's Elizabethan players (lead by Revill) are involved, once more, in timely political intrigue. It is 1601 and Elizabeth I is in her waning years and there has been quite a bit of uneasiness politically concerning who will follow her reign, as she's left on direct heir.

The intrigue here, of course, involves the Earl of Essex and his notorious, well-known, and ill-fated relationship with the Queen and of his failed attempts to over throw her (students of history already know this). In "Death of Kings," Gooden takes us into this intrigue in this fictionalized account. Revill is a poor player who is strutting and fretting his hour upon the stage in this second-in-the-series book. The author is certainly has certainly brushed upon his Shakespeare and reading this series is a delight for folks who know something about the Bard and his plays. Gooden's allusions are peppered heavily throughout the books and it is fun to pick up on them; however, of course, one doesn't have to know anything about Shakespeare to be able to enjoy the story. Shakespeare himself is a character, albeit somewhat minor, in these books, but his stage presence is felt heavily, either directly or the influence he exerts on young Master Revill.

In "Death of Kings," Gooden uses "Richard II" as the "thematic Shakespearean play" as the basis of the story (in addition, he's used "Macbeth," "Hamlet," and "Midsummer Night's Dream" in his books), posing this history play as more politically based than Shakepeare perhaps intended. The Earl of Essex and his followers are determined to have their way and treason, murder, and other mayhem play strongly in the story. Of course, again, students of history know he fails, which doesn't give away the story. Gooden's fictionalized characters carry the weight and this book, as are the others, is a delight to read. Revill finds himself in more than one predicament, socially, financially, sexually, politically--you name it. But the young player keeps his head on his shoulders (something not necessarily easy to do in Elizabethan England) and is able to draw the curtains on yet another dramatic act of historical significance. This is a good read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, 28 Aug 2001
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Excellently capturing the atmosphere of the 17th century London action and drama which occurs throughout this gripping novel. An excellent read, whereby you can cleary see how the pakehas are regarded in a negative light. If you like a perfect mixture of mystery and drama, this is the novel for you.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning read from an inspiring author!, 14 Aug 2003
This and the author's other works are marking by a fantastic writing style that really draws ones attention in close. Having been taught GCSE English by Philip has also meant that i have enjoyed a certain rapport with the author that has heightened my enjoyment of his novels but I think that anybody can enjoy Philip's gripping crime writing. The pakehas were definately portrayed in a negative light I must agree.
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