One of James Patterson's Bookshots, this novella is a stylish, clever story beautifully presented in the dramatic style of the Bard himself. Ashford McNab, an accomplished actress and as good as it gets as a narrator, captures the story of lovely Marietta DiSonna, who must seduce Shakespeare to steal his latest play for a competing playwright in order to save her brother from harm. McNab's British accents, whether Cockney or those of the higher classes, are flawless and distinct. Her portrayal of the villain Marlowe is especially oily and memorable. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

One of James Patterson's Bookshots, this novella is a stylish, clever story beautifully presented in the dramatic style of the Bard himself. Ashford McNab, an accomplished actress and as good as it gets as a narrator, captures the story of lovely Marietta DiSonna, who must seduce Shakespeare to steal his latest play for a competing playwright in order to save her brother from harm. McNab's British accents, whether Cockney or those of the higher classes, are flawless and distinct. Her portrayal of the villain Marlowe is especially oily and memorable. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine