Nicholl, Charles
The Reckoning: The Murder of Christopher Marlowe
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099437475
- author:
- Nicholl, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Christopher Marlowe's life was cut short in 1593, his death shrouded in mystery. For over four centuries, the official account of his murder - a violent quarrel over a bill - has been widely disputed. In "The Reckoning", Charles Nicholl uncovers new evidence that challenges this narrative, revealing a complex web of entrapment and betrayal. Nicholl's investigation into Marlowe's shadowy past exposes a dark underworld of Elizabethan crime and espionage, known as the "secret theatre". This is a story of espionage, betrayal, and murder, one that has been hidden in plain sight for far too long. Through meticulous research and a deep understanding of the period, Nicholl sheds new light on a pivotal moment in history, one that continues to fascinate and unsettle us today.