The Malevolent Comedy: An
Elizabethan Theater Mystery by
Edward Marston
The Malevolent Comedy
Featuring Nicholas Bracewell Edward Marston The theaters of
Elizabethan England can be a very dangerous environment. With more
than a few troupes competing for the attentions of a fickle theater-going
public, rival companies regularly resort to nefarious means to thwart a
competitors success. So it is no surprise that Westfields Men, the most
successful troupe in London, are plagued by a series of suspicious events.
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Personal Review: The Malevolent Comedy: An Elizabethan
Theater Mystery by Edward Marston
Edward Marston is the pseudonym of Keith Miles, a fairly prolific and
extremely good writer of mainly Elizabethan and medieval mysteries. He
has also written mysteries under his own name with both sporting and golf

backgrounds. However it is primarily the books that take place earlier in
history that I am interested in. He read modern history at Oxford and has
had many jobs, including university lecturer, but fortunately for all his
readers, he turned to the writing profession.
Westfield's Men, the most successful troupe of theatre players in medieval
London are once again a prime target of jealousy and resentment. With
many different theatre groups vying for the attention of the theatre going
public, rival groups are not above acts of sabotage and other activities that
will put their rivals on the back foot.
However when one of the actor's is found murdered it is a step too far.
Other appalling events continue. The leading man Laurence Firethorn is
stalked by a mysterious lady and Laurence is quite perturbed by this, as it
is usually him who does the stalking. Their leading apprentice is abducted
and there is even an attempt on their patrons life. Nicholas Bracewell faces
an almighty struggle to save his beloved company yet again.
The author's love for the Elizabethan theatre comes shining through this
series of books. Plus his knowledge of the period fills the pages with
authenticity and the sights and sounds of the streets and inns of
Elizabethan London.
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