Three women of contrasting social levels meet by chance. The play they watch is mediocre and they think they can do better. But play writing is forbidden for women. They meet in secret but enemies within the Royal circuit read more into the meetings than what is actually happening. Their writings are a huge success, and Shakespeare presents them as his own. Trying to remain secret as well as proving themselves loyal to the Queen is the trouble they have to face and face it they did, in the most ingenious way possible.
This was a very good story with three strong women, a lot of history woven into it with court intrigue, and a masterful plot which kept me guessing till the end.
Sent by Alcove Press for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.
I do love a good story about women doing something society wouldn't approve of. I am adding this to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteOhhh secret writing, I like it
ReplyDeleteI think it's funny how many people have a theory about someone else writing Shakespeare's plays. The women angle in this one is different...and nice.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound good!
ReplyDeleteMary