Reason Read: Shakespeare's World
This is a story and mystery about William Shakespeare. It was ok, the globe theater, the Strand, and his home. The mistress of Shakespeare asks him to meet and then there is an attempt to kill him. The mystery is to discover who wants to harm Shakespeare. Shakespeare sees himself in his Sonnet.

Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks. Within his bending sickle's compass come;. Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, (Sonnet 116) ( )

William Shakespeare's ex-mistress attempts to blackmail him, but then they must escape a fire. An arson attack. She unfortunately is killed. But events up to then have convinced Shakespeare that someone is trying to kill him. Now he must discover who and why
An enjoyable historical mystery ( )

I really enjoyed this book! How clever!! Shakespeare finds himself in the middle of a mysterious plot and must use his wit to figure out what is going on. If you are a fan of the bard and of mysteries, this is a great book for you! ( )

Shakespeare finds himself the victim of treachery most foul when he is contacted by his dark mistress. His excitement at seeing her is short- lived as she threatens to expose their affair and blackmail him to pay for her considerable doctors’ bills. A fire kills her, and the only witness is brutally murdered. Worse yet, Shakespeare is the primary suspect. With his reputation and his life itself on the line, Shakespeare must put down his quill and brace himself for a mystery like none other.