Evocative and Heartbreaking

The raw years just this side of the Middle Ages come to life in this fictional account of what might have been under the roof of Shakespeare and his family. Shakespeare's wife, Agnes, is the main event in this story of a woman who is uncharacteristic for her time, and is either loved or feared for her uniqueness. The Black Death is all around, and seeps into their lives, changing everything. Beautifully written and imagined, this book is quietly, tragically riveting.