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Shadowplay
Written by Joseph O'Connor
Narrated by Anna Chancellor and Barry McGovern
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About this audiobook
This unforgettable and atmospheric story of love, theater, art, and ambition follows Henry Irving and Abraham Stoker through their beginning years prior to fame.
Author
Joseph O'Connor
JOSEPH O'CONNOR was born in 1963 and has written thirteen books, most recently the novel Star of the Sea, which sold a million copies around the world. His work has been published in thirty languages, and he also writes for the stage and screen. He lives with his wife and two sons in Dublin, Ireland.
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Reviews for Shadowplay
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonderful book , beautifully written. I’m so sad it has come to an end!