Spotlight on The School of Night by Colin Falconer

Publication Date: October 7, 2014
Cool Gus Publishing
Formats: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 168

Series: The William Shakespeare Detective Agency
Genre: Historical Mystery


“My name is William Shakespeare. No, not that Shakespeare; and no jests please, I’ve heard them all. I’m the other one, the ne’er do well cousin, the loafer, known to family and friends as the dunce, the one who could not recite Cicero or Horace, who could never be as good as his clever cuz, the one who has just come to Bishopsgate from Stratford with silly dreams in his head and a longing to make something more of himself than just a glover’s handyman.”

What he finds in London is Lady Elizabeth Talbot, who is willing to pass a few shillings to this blundering brawler if he will help her find her husband. Poor William does not realize the trail will lead to the truth behind the death of Shakespeare’s great rival, Christopher Marlowe – or to a lifelong love affair with a woman far above his station.

Each book tells the story of William’s adventures as England’s first gumshoe, set against turbulent Elizabethan politics; of his romantic pursuit of the impossible Elizabeth Talbot; while charting the career of his up and coming dramatist cousin, the bard of Stratford, but just Will to his family.

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About the Author

Born in London, Colin first trialed as a professional football player in England, and was eventually brought to Australia. He went to Sydney and worked in TV and radio and freelanced for many of Australia’s leading newspapers and magazines. He has published over twenty novels and his work
has so far been translated into 23 languages.

He travels regularly to research his novels and his quest for authenticity has led him to run with the bulls in Pamplona, pursue tornadoes across Oklahoma and black witches across Mexico, go cage shark diving in South Africa and get tear gassed in a riot in La Paz.

He currently lives in Barcelona.

For more information please visit Colin Falconer’s website. You can also find him on Facebook or follow on Twitter.

The School of Night Blog Tour Schedule

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Monday, January 12

Review at Flashlight Commentary

Tuesday, January 13

Spotlight at Layered Pages

Thursday, January 15

Interview at Teddy Rose Book Reviews

Friday, January 16

Spotlight at CelticLady’s Reviews

Monday, January 19

Spotlight at Susan Heim on Writing

Tuesday, January 20

Review at Book Nerd

Thursday, January 22

Review at Just One More Chapter

Friday, January 23

Spotlight at A Literary Vacation

Saturday, January 24

Spotlight at Historical Fiction Obsession

Sunday, January 25

Review at Beth’s Book Nook Blog

Monday, January 26

Review at Boom Baby Reviews

Wednesday, January 28

Review at Carpe Librum

Thursday, January 29

Interview at Mina’s Bookshelf
Interview at Books and Benches
Spotlight at The Never-Ending Book

Friday, January 30

Review at Brooke Blogs

Friday, February 6

Spotlight at Passages to the Past