Intrigue abounds both on and off the stage in this rollicking mystery set within Shakespeare’s theater company.
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Mar 13, 2011
Rebecca
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There's lots going on in this book--a few mysteries, a couple plays, and one intense rivalry. There's a few twists, some misdirections, but nothing too terribly difficult in the plot to keep up with. However, to my mind, the richest plotline in The True Prince revolved around the dynamic between Richard and the other main boy, Kit. Their relationship (such as it is) is a weighty influence on Richard and his decisions-- and you can't help but get caught up in the moment whenever they share a scen
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Jul 09, 2009
Candace
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BOORRRRING... that's really all I can say about The True Prince by J.B. Cheaney. I really like historical fiction, but not this novel in particular. While the story itself was kind of interesting, the writing just dragged on monotonously.
The story is supposed to be about Kit Glover, a boy actor. But really Kit was a secondary character to the story's narrator, Richard Malory (another boy actor in the same company as Kit). I struggled through for the most part, because I kept hopi More...
The story is supposed to be about Kit Glover, a boy actor. But really Kit was a secondary character to the story's narrator, Richard Malory (another boy actor in the same company as Kit). I struggled through for the most part, because I kept hopi More...
Aug 17, 2011
One key to success for a historical mystery is balance between those two elements: if the mystery could be set in any time and place, the history functions only as decoration, but if historical detail takes over, the plot suffers. Cheaney achieves the balance in this YA novel, beginning in 1598 and ending with the building of the Globe by the theatrical company that includes Shakespeare. From the perspective of Richard, the narrator, a 15-year-old apprentice in the company, we get an insider's v
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Jan 22, 2011
Jenny
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Richard Malory doesn't understand Kit Glover, the best boy actor in London. Kit has always been tempermental, but now its worse. Kit's hanging around low people, criminals, and troublemakers. He loses his spot in the acting company, and he may be in over his head. A plot to kidnap a nobleman may be more than Kit can handle. It's up to Richard to figure out the next step, before someone dies.
Mar 23, 2009
Ginger
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This was one dense book. The story takes place in Elizabethan times, within Shakespeare's company. The plot even mirrors HENRY IV. However, it could have benefitted from some serious pruning. It was a bit rushed at the end, considering the density of it.
Jul 03, 2011
Claire
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A great followup to The Playmakers. Intrigue at the Globe! Set in Shakespeare's time one of the players has a secret.
Aug 11, 2009
Lily
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This was great especially the part about Davy's death and the scene at Newington Butts!
Sep 02, 2008
Corinneecomly
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Interesting setting during Shakespeare's time as playwright. Main character is boy actor which gives a great look into the acting life back then. Not sure how the title fits. Didn't find the character of Kit very believable.
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