All Our Yesterdays by Guy Hale

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All Our Yesterdays by Guy Hale

Act I I Stratford-upon-Avon, spring 1932

Six years after a fire destroyed the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, a new troupe of actors is taking Stratford by storm. But offstage, Felix Richards suspects something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

Read Along: 28th March – 29th April
Genre: Crime Fiction
Publisher: The Bullington Press

Morris Oxford feels he needs no introduction, he’s the greatest actor of a generation. The theatre means everything to him but his talent is tainted by the depths of his ambition.

All Our Yesterdays takes us back to where it all began. The stage is set but uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.

My Review

So finally after four weeks of answering questions related to the book, here we go with the review.

All Our Yesterdays takes us back to the beginning of the Morris Oxford Players. Morris himself is a vile character. He has no moral compass. He’s only interested in furthering his career. He’s a selfish narcissist who sets out to destroy the careers of anyone who steals his limelight, the main one being so-called friend Richard. He systematically destroys his career, his marriage and finally his mental health.

Felix is the narrator. He’s not quite as bad, but he claims Richard is his best friend, yet he stands back and allows it all to happen. I never knew there was so much intrigue at the RSC.

In The Croaking Raven, we met Richard’s son Oliver (assumed to be the killer) and Felix. All Our Yesterdays explains the reasons for Oliver’s revenge spree, and at times I can’t say I blame him (though his methods are rather extreme!). This is the second book in the trilogy – the third book is coming soon.

Many thanks to @lovebookstours for inviting me to be part of the #AllOurYesterdays readalong.

About the Author

Guy Hale was born in Worcestershire, England. His first job was as a Professional Golfer. He also played Rugby and raced motorcycles until his mid-twenties. When this failed to kill him he started writing plays, mostly two handers which he performed in pubs and assorted venues with his mate, Andy.