The Crimson Bodice

An Elizabethan Tale of Espionage and Drama

By: Dore Ripley

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

One traitorous play. One treacherous bodice. One stitcher in between.

London is bustling in 1598 when Ketren Pryce arrives filled with fashionable dreams. After saving an apprentice actor from disaster, she earns a place as a stitcher in the city's greatest acting company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men. But her idyllic situation unravels when she finds a blackmailer's plot sewn into a crimson bodice, leading to courtly intrigue she must resolve to thwart a lunatic's doom.

The Crimson Bodice blends together historical figures and a singular event to present the spirited lives and times of the Elizabethan playhouses and their actors, audience, friends, and family. Yet the playhouse can be a dark, often deadly place, filled with secrets and intrigue, where friends and enemies shift as quickly as the Thames.

A must-read for lovers of historical mysteries, psychological thrillers, Renaissance drama, and strong female detectives. Get ready for a compelling journey into a world where loyalty and betrayal collide.

• Historical notes included.
• Discussion questions, perfect for quizzes, tests, or book club reviews.
• Created by a Renaissance literature educator.