Double Falsehood

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Set in the summer of 1597, London’s theaters are shut down after a controversial play mocks the Queen. As William Shakespeare and his troupe embark on a provincial tour, they discover a murdered nobleman and are mistakenly arrested. With the Queen visiting, Shakespeare becomes a reluctant spy, entangled in an affair and uncovering a conspiracy to assassinate Elizabeth. He must leverage his dramatic skills to write a play that reveals the plot before it’s too late, navigating a dangerous world of intrigue and betrayal.