
Boy
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Ell Potter
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By:
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Nicole Galland
From critically acclaimed author Nicole Galland comes a vibrant and thought-provoking historical tale of love, political intrigue, and gender-swapping set in the theatre world of Elizabethan London.
Alexander “Sander” Cooke is the most celebrated “boy player” in the Chamberlain’s Men, William Shakespeare’s theatre company. Indeed, Sander’s androgynous beauty and deft portrayal of female roles have made him the toast of London, and his companionship is sought by noblewomen and -men alike. And yet, now at the height of his fame, he teeters on the cusp of adulthood, his future uncertain. Often, he wishes he could stop time and remain a boy forever.
Joan Buckler, Sander’s best friend, also has a dream. Though unschooled, she is whip-smart and fascinated by the snippets of natural philosophy to which she’s been exposed. And while she senses that Sander’s admiration for her is more than mere friendship, Joan’s true passion is knowledge, something that is nearly impossible for her to attain. As a woman, she has no place in the intellectual salons and cultural community of the day; only in disguise can she learn to her heart’s content.
Joan’s covert intellectual endeavors, coupled with Sander’s theatrical triumphs, attract the attention of none other than Francis Bacon: natural philosopher and trusted adviser to Queen Elizabeth. It is through their connection with Bacon—one of the greatest minds of their time—that their lives will be changed forever as they become embroiled in an intricate game of political intrigue that threatens their very survival.
Brimming with heart, curiosity, and rich historical detail, Boy offers an intimate glimpse of the moral complexities of a singular artistic era, and the roles we all choose to play on the world’s stage.
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One of the most enjoyable stories I've heard in years
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Such a fun story
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Too Much Like A Romance Novel
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Intelligent, compelling, touching and entertaining
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As she explained to Austin Tichenor in the Reduced Shakespeare Company podcast about “Boy,” the details that envelop the tale are as accurate as they can be, while making room for the events to take place. This attention and respect for detail are worth the price of admission.
It isn’t often that we have a book we neither want to put down nor want to end. There is no cliffhanger nor obvious setup for a sequel, but there is room for one or more. The world building that went into this populated an existing historical cast with characters we could follow in subsequent adventures.
We can hope.
Enthralling Visit Backstage and Beyond
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Would love a next book to follow the characters journey
Great history piece with colorful characters
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Intriguing, Beautifully Written & Narrated
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The narration is great. Imagin Church being a favorite of mine.
Good little story.
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Unbelievable ending
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Fun and fascinating story!
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