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ACT II
Stratford-upon-Avon, Spring 1932
Six years after fire destroyed the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, a new troupe of actors is taking Stratford by storm. But offstage, Felix Richards suspects something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
Morris Oxford feels he needs no introduction. The greatest actor of a new generation…The theatre means everything to him but his talent is tainted by the depths of his ambition.
All Our Yesterdays, takes us back to where it all began. The stage is set, but uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.
What did I think?
All Our Yesterdays is book two in The Shakespeare Murders series but it's a prequel to book one, The Croaking Raven, so it can definitely be read as a standalone. It's a short book at just 107 pages long but it is filled with drama and intrigue.
It was great to be back in Stratford, treading the boards with the acting troupe led by Morris Oxford. Unfortunately, Morris isn't the best actor in the group and when he is upstaged by Richard Jenkins he makes sure that it never happens again by giving Richard the smallest parts possible. Oh Morris, you bitter and nasty little man!
The story is told by fellow actor Felix who is friends with both Morris and Richard. Now if you've read The Croaking Raven you will know how the story ends and I'm not going to reveal whether it's a comedy or a tragedy but it's one that entertains from start to finish.
Haunting, dramatic and compelling, All Our Yesterdays is a riveting tale of a bitter rivalry in the theatre and it's one I would highly recommend.
I received an ARC to read and review for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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