Thomas's Obsession

Thomas is desperate to join "the players", he’ll do anything to watch them perform, even skip school and risk a caning.

His Journey to London

But when Thomas's rule breaking gets him in trouble with more than just his school master, he has to flee his home and make his way to London.

Meeting Shakespeare

Here he meets his hero, Shakespeare, and his players. But behind the excitement of the theatres is a grimy world of deception, poison and treason.

The Mystery Unfolds

Will Thomas manage to uncover the plot in time? And will he manage to save Shakespeare from a fate worse than death?