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Steal Shakespeare's play Hamlet .... or else.
That's the order from his fearsome master. And Widge- a poor orphan with the rare ability to write a unique coded shorthand- has no choice but to follow orders. So Widge works his way into the Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare's troupe rehearses and performs. The players take him in and treat him as one of their own. Afraid to disappoint his master, but unwilling to betray his new friends, Widge is torn. Will he secretly copy down the lines? Until he decides, he must play the part of his life.
This book tells the story of Widge; an orphan boy who has been taught an unusual shorthand by his master. This catches the eye of a struggling playwright who "buys" Widge from his old master with the intention of having Widge copy down Hamlet.
But copying down Hamlet isn't as simple as it seems. When complications arise, Widge is forced to become a part of the Chamberlain's Men. Widge fears for himself, that if he does not follow his master's orders, he may be in harms way; but he also doesn't want to desert his new friends and leave the new environment he loves so much.
I think this book was wonderfully written. The way Gary Blackwood described the events in the book, I felt like I was right there as it happened. I also learned a lot about the early theatre. I 100% recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read. There is also two amazing sequels that are just as wonderful.
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