The Shakespeare Thief, Lionel Ward
The Shakespeare Thief, Lionel Ward
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The Shakespeare Thief
An Elliot Todd Mystery: Book 1

Author: Lionel Ward, Lionel Ward

Narrator: Lionel Ward, Ward

Unabridged: 7 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/23/2020


Synopsis

Bookworm Elliot Todd realises his dream of running a bookshop in a small provincial town. Though he is yet to find his soulmate, he is for the most part contented. Then, one day, events take a dramatic turn. The death of the ‘Shakespeare expert’ Harry Nielsen, following a talk at the bookshop, marks the beginning of a tangled web of intrigue leading to a thrilling conclusion.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jerry

Rather disappointed in this book. Unnecessary parts made the story drag on. Was hoping for a surprise ending but, the person that I picked as the murderer, very early in the book, actually turned out to be the murderer. Can't really recommend this one.......more

Goodreads review by Debbie

Delightful cosy mystery set around in a university town's bookshop A cracking combination of elements that add up to a fun and compelling read: a cosy bookshop setting seen from the bookseller's side of the counter (the narrator is the bookseller), a love interest bubbling under as the bookseller yea......more

Goodreads review by Doug

At his bookstore in England, Elliot Todd hosts a talk and book signing with Shakespeare scholar Harry Nielsen. But Nielsen disappears shortly after the talk, and his body is subsequently found in a back room of the store. An unidentified customer with a mustache is a person of interest, but the poli......more

Nicely done with all the trappings of a proper British mystery, complete with universaries.......more