Judy W. reviewed on
This book is in my all time top 10 favorites. I love that it is about the Shakespeare family, of whom I enjoyed learning of the family tree. I spent time researching and studying the family tree, which gave a real depth to my reading. The characters are very well developed and interesting, as was learning of life during the plague. The writing is absolutely stunning. The descriptions of mourning are beautiful, though some find it a difficult topic. I was moved by it, and have read it twice.
