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Shakespearean Rhetoric

A Practical Guide for Actors, Directors, Students and Teachers

by Benet Brandreth ...

Series series Arden Performance Companions
Classical Rhetoric, the art of persuasion, formed the sum and substance of Shakespeare's education and was the basis of his understanding of the power of language and how it worked to move, delight and teach. Rhetoric, which seeks to explain the way that language works to influence others, provides a powerful, transformative tool for approaching text in performance. This book helps you understand ... Read more

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Classical Rhetoric, the art of persuasion, formed the sum and substance of Shakespeare's education and was the basis of his understanding of the power of language and how it worked to move, delight and teach. Rhetoric, which seeks to explain the way that language works to influence others, provides a powerful, transformative tool for approaching text in performance. This book helps you understand
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The Assassin of Verona

by Benet Brandreth ...

Venice, 1586. William Shakespeare is disguised as a steward to the English Ambassador. He and his actor friends, Oldcastle and Hemming, possess a deadly secret: the names of the Catholic spies in England who seek to destroy Queen Elizabeth. Before long the Pope’s agents begin to close in on them, so fleeing the city is the players’ only option. In Verona, Aemelia, the daughter of a Duke, is ... Read more

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Venice, 1586. William Shakespeare is disguised as a steward to the English Ambassador. He and his actor friends, Oldcastle and Hemming, possess a deadly secret: the names of the Catholic spies in England who seek to destroy Queen Elizabeth. Before long the Pope’s agents begin to close in on them, so fleeing the city is the players’ only option. In Verona, Aemelia, the daughter of a Duke, is
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The Spy of Venice

by Benet Brandreth ...

When he is caught by his wife in one ill-advised seduction too many, young William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his fortune. Cast adrift in London, Will falls in with a band of players, but greater men have their eye on this talented young wordsmith. England’s very survival hangs in the balance, and Will finds himself dispatched to Venice on a crucial assignment. Once there, Will is dazzled ... Read more

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When he is caught by his wife in one ill-advised seduction too many, young William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his fortune. Cast adrift in London, Will falls in with a band of players, but greater men have their eye on this talented young wordsmith. England’s very survival hangs in the balance, and Will finds himself dispatched to Venice on a crucial assignment. Once there, Will is dazzled
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The Assassin of Verona

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**'An engaging clever read' The TimesA thrilling new novel of conspiracy, intrigue and rapier-sharp wit starring William ShakespeareVenice, 1586. William Shakespeare is disguised as a steward to the English Ambassador. He and his friends Oldcastle and Hemminges possess a deadly secret: the names of the catholic spies in England who seek to destroy Queen Elizabeth. Before long the Pope's agents ... Read more

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**'An engaging clever read' The TimesA thrilling new novel of conspiracy, intrigue and rapier-sharp wit starring William ShakespeareVenice, 1586. William Shakespeare is disguised as a steward to the English Ambassador. He and his friends Oldcastle and Hemminges possess a deadly secret: the names of the catholic spies in England who seek to destroy Queen Elizabeth. Before long the Pope's agents
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The Spy of Venice

by Benet Brandreth ...

Narrated by Luke Lampard ...

Series Audiobook 1 - William Shakespeare Thriller
Unabridged

13 hours 39 min

When he's caught out by one ill-advised seduction too many, young William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his fortune. Cast adrift in London, Will falls in with a band of players – but greater men have their eye on this talented young wordsmith. England's very survival hangs in the balance, and Will finds himself dispatched to Venice on a crucial embassy. Dazzled by the city's masques – and ... Read more

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When he's caught out by one ill-advised seduction too many, young William Shakespeare flees Stratford to seek his fortune. Cast adrift in London, Will falls in with a band of players – but greater men have their eye on this talented young wordsmith. England's very survival hangs in the balance, and Will finds himself dispatched to Venice on a crucial embassy. Dazzled by the city's masques – and
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The Assassin of Verona

by Benet Brandreth ...

Narrated by Luke Lampard ...

Series Audiobook 2 - William Shakespeare Thriller
Unabridged

12 hours 34 min

All is not well in Venice. Threatened daily by Papal assassins, William Shakespeare and his close friends Oldcastle and Hemminges are increasingly isolated – the lies that have protected them so far beginning to wear thin. His companions want desperately to leave, but Will is tied to the city – his lover, the beautiful Isabella, is growing ever more sick. As tensions reach breaking point, their ... Read more

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All is not well in Venice. Threatened daily by Papal assassins, William Shakespeare and his close friends Oldcastle and Hemminges are increasingly isolated – the lies that have protected them so far beginning to wear thin. His companions want desperately to leave, but Will is tied to the city – his lover, the beautiful Isabella, is growing ever more sick. As tensions reach breaking point, their
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The Marais Assassin

A Paris Bookshop Mystery

by Claude Izner ...

Narrated by Tim Drew ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The Paris Bookshop Mysteries
Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

Spring, 1892. A series of anarchist bombings have struck terror across Paris. In the chaos, the city's beloved Elzévir bookshop suffers a break-in: but the thief runs away with only a worthless decorative goblet. Then, the aristocratic Englishwoman who entrusted it to the bookshop is murdered.It seems this goblet has a secret worth killing for. As the body count rises, Victor Legris and the ... Read more

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Spring, 1892. A series of anarchist bombings have struck terror across Paris. In the chaos, the city's beloved Elzévir bookshop suffers a break-in: but the thief runs away with only a worthless decorative goblet. Then, the aristocratic Englishwoman who entrusted it to the bookshop is murdered.It seems this goblet has a secret worth killing for. As the body count rises, Victor Legris and the
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Savage Magic

by Lloyd Shepherd ...

Narrated by Steven Crossley ...

Series series Charles Horton Series
Unabridged

13 hours

1814, London's Covent Garden entices rich and poor alike with a cocktail of gin, beer and sex. In the surrounding parishes a group of young men are found murdered, all of them wearing masks, all of them behind locked doors. Constable Charles Horton's investigation into these violent crimes begins at Thorpe Lee House in Surrey, where accusations of witchcraft have swept the village. What connects ... Read more

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1814, London's Covent Garden entices rich and poor alike with a cocktail of gin, beer and sex. In the surrounding parishes a group of young men are found murdered, all of them wearing masks, all of them behind locked doors. Constable Charles Horton's investigation into these violent crimes begins at Thorpe Lee House in Surrey, where accusations of witchcraft have swept the village. What connects
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Anatomy of a Scandal

A Novel

by Sarah Vaughan ...

Narrated by Julie Teal, Luke Thompson, Esther Wane, Sarah Feathers ...

Unabridged

10 hours 56 min

NOW A HIT NETFLIX SERIESInstant International Bestseller“A nuanced story line perfectly in tune with our #metoo times.” —People, Book of the Week“One of the season’s most buzzed-about thrillers.” —Bookish“A strong choice for book clubs. Former political correspondent Vaughan makes an impressive debut with this savvy, propulsive courtroom drama.” —Kirkus Reviews<... ... Read more

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NOW A HIT NETFLIX SERIESInstant International Bestseller“A nuanced story line perfectly in tune with our #metoo times.” —People, Book of the Week“One of the season’s most buzzed-about thrillers.” —Bookish“A strong choice for book clubs. Former political correspondent Vaughan makes an impressive debut with this savvy, propulsive courtroom drama.” —Kirkus Reviews<...
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In the Woods

A truly stunning thriller and psychological mystery from one of our greatest living crime writers

by Tana French ...

Narrated by John McCormack ...

Series series Dublin Murder Squad
Unabridged

18 hours 58 min

THE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-COPY, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORNew York Times #3 best thriller of the 21st Century'To say Tana French is one of the great thriller writers is really too limiting. Rather she's simply this: a truly great writer' GILLIAN FLYNN'[Crime fiction's] biggest contemporary star' GUARDIAN'One of the finest writers of cont... ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

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THE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-COPY, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORNew York Times #3 best thriller of the 21st Century'To say Tana French is one of the great thriller writers is really too limiting. Rather she's simply this: a truly great writer' GILLIAN FLYNN'[Crime fiction's] biggest contemporary star' GUARDIAN'One of the finest writers of cont...
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A Man Called Ove

The global bestselling phenomenon

by Fredrik Backman ...

Narrated by Joan Walker ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

The international phenomenon: quirky and bittersweet, heartbreaking yet outrageously funny. Perfect for fans of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of a Window and Disappeared.The million-copy bestselling phenomenon: Soon to be a major film starring Tom Hanks.Fredrik Backman's heartwarming debut is a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

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The international phenomenon: quirky and bittersweet, heartbreaking yet outrageously funny. Perfect for fans of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of a Window and Disappeared.The million-copy bestselling phenomenon: Soon to be a major film starring Tom Hanks.Fredrik Backman's heartwarming debut is a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community
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The Christmas Court

by Joanna Courtney ...

The Christmas Court by Joanna Courtney is a festive historical short story from the author of The Chosen Queen.King Edward's royal court has gathered at Westminster to welcome William of Normandy to England. As the ambitious Norman duke takes his place amongst the English lords, rumour and speculation are rife. It appears that William has an ulterior motive for making his timely visit to his ... Read more

$1.99 CAD

The Christmas Court by Joanna Courtney is a festive historical short story from the author of The Chosen Queen.King Edward's royal court has gathered at Westminster to welcome William of Normandy to England. As the ambitious Norman duke takes his place amongst the English lords, rumour and speculation are rife. It appears that William has an ulterior motive for making his timely visit to his
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