The Shakespeare Stealer

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Widge is an orphan with a rare talent for shorthand. His fearsome master has just one demand: steal Shakespeare's play "Hamlet"--or else. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare's players perform. Full of twists and turns, this entertaining novel is rich in period details, colorful characters, villainy, and drama.