Summary:
SCENE: A world not of this world, but in it - where a transparent palace hangs suspended in midair and tiny fairies twinkle here and there...where a traitorous king holds court before elven lords and ladies...and where fantastical tragedies and capricious romances reach out and entangle mortal souls...
ENTER: William Shakespeare
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This is an original and beautiful novel, as well as intriguing speculation on the origin of Shakespeares' "dark lady". Using plots, quotes and situations found in many of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, "Ill Met By Moonlight" weaves an incredible tale of two worlds that intertwine only briefly, and usually with disastrous consequences for all involved. Hoyt creates vivid characters and deep, moving conflicts, breathing life into the 'lost years' of one of the world's greatest authors and adding new insight into the possible sources of the Bard's inspiration. Definitely a must-read for lovers of Fantasy or Shakespeare who are over thirteen.
For those who have read and enjoyed this book, it is followed by "All Night Awake" and "Any Man So Daring".
My rating:
out of 5
