How far would you go to save what you truly love?

Devon, 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.

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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

READER REVIEWS

"A lot of fun, with a cast that leaps off the page. If you like stories of love, revenge, and found family, these Thespians will keep you entertained from the moment the curtain rises."
Drew Hubbard, authenticity reader (PrideReads)

"Relatable and immersive, with determined, defiant and spellbinding characters; these players are exquisitely written with complicated pasts, passionate loves and bitter feuds."
ARC Reader

"A veritable romp. Rivalries, revenge, ambition, violence and high emotion are balanced with some comic and truly tender moments."
ARC Reader

"This is a book that explodes with atmosphere. It's like being propelled into a Hogarth painting."
ARC Reader