'The Cobbler's Boy' is a novella set in medieval England, focusing on a young Christopher Marlowe's early life in Canterbury. The story follows Kit's struggles to build a future beyond his abusive father's expectations, while dealing with a treason plot, murder mystery, and secret first love. The writing style is engaging, with attention to historical detail, good characterization, and a Shakespearean style that may require some effort at first but adds depth to the narrative.
The authors have crafted a tale filled with passion, loyalty, despair, and self-struggle, providing a great look into the religious strife and politics of Elizabethan England. The book offers a warm-hearted, well-paced adventure that vividly portrays the culture and politics of the time, while exploring the challenges faced by Kit and other characters.
From The Publisher:
Brilliant, bookish Christopher Marlowe is fifteen years old and desperate to qualify for a scholarship to the King's School in order to escape his brutal father.
But the only man who could have helped him has been murdered... and now the killers are looking for Kit.
A fast-paced historical mystery by the author of KAREN MEMORY and the author of THE GOBLIN EMPEROR.
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