Nicholas Bracewell has just learned that his theatrical company,
Westfield's Men might lose the place their theatrical performances are
put on. The owner of The Queen's Head has been made a generous offer
for the place. While returning home, Bracewell and his ferryman
encounter a body in the Thames. As usual, the group's leading actor,
Firethorn, has become enamoured of a female member of the audience.
What do all these things portend for Westfield's Men?
The house Bracewell is living in is torched. Fortunately all inside are
saved, as is the house due to the fast action of Bracewell and
neighbours to put the fire out. Bracewell is sure that the attack was
meant for his landlady's apprentice, Hans. He had been beaten earlier.
But why? Another attempt is made on Bracewell's life, but he manages to
escape amidst the market turmoil.
Surprises are in store for the theatrical group. Author Edward Marston
quickens the pace in the last third of this novel. A quick, amusing
read.
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