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Chris Laoutaris is a master of producing an engrossing narrative underpinned by meticulous research.
Shakespeare's Book paints vivid pictures of the playing and printing scene in early modern London through evocative prose. It is a superb read for a general audience but also offers more scholarly inclined readers the opportunity to go down the many academic rabbit holes underpinning this fine study.
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