The Bookman’s Tale
by Charlie Lovett
The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett holds a well received rating of 3.74 out of 5, based on 10.2K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 352 pages.
About The Bookman’s Tale
"What about the most valuable relic in the history of English literature—would that be worth killing for?"Hay-on-Wye, 1995. Peter Byerly isn't sure what drew him into this particular bookshop. Nine months earlier, the death of his beloved wife, Amanda, had left him shattered. The young antiquarian bookseller relocated from North Carolina to the English countryside, hoping to rediscover the joy he once took in collecting and restoring rare books. But upon opening an eighteenth-century study of Shakespeare forgeries, Peter is shocked when a portrait of Amanda tumbles out of its pages. Of course, it isn't really her. The watercolor is clearly Victorian. Yet the resemblance is uncanny, and Peter becomes obsessed with learning the picture's origins. As he follows the trail back first to the Victorian era and then to Shakespeare's time, Peter communes with Amanda's spirit, learns the truth about his own past, and discovers a book that might definitively prove Shakespeare was, indeed, the author of all his plays.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Charlie Lovett |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.74 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,154 |
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What genre is The Bookman’s Tale?
The Bookman’s Tale is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Bookman’s Tale worth reading?
Based on 10.2K reader ratings, The Bookman’s Tale has an average score of 3.74 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Bookman’s Tale?
The Bookman’s Tale has 352 pages.
Who wrote The Bookman’s Tale?
The Bookman’s Tale was written by Charlie Lovett. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Bookman’s Tale?
The ISBN-13 for The Bookman’s Tale is 9780670026470.0.
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