Comedy of the Heart

By Riley Smith

About Comedy of the Heart
The King’s Troupe has hit a bit of a losing streak. So bad that they no longer perform for the king –– in fact, the king has promised unequivocally to kill them if he ever sees them poking their silly heads around his court again. But they are actors, and actors have no problem taking to the road, so long as the road leads to a stage! Traveling around Italy, the group takes on new members, confronts hidden pasts, and, of course, makes numerous bawdy jokes. A servant girl proves herself a natural-born talent. Two fools inadvertently compete for the heart of a most noble lady. A woman who plays a servant hides from her viscount father. A jealous man contrives to “prove” his wife’s fidelity. And the troupe’s director finally gets his own chance at love, years after giving up on the prospect. With joyous tumbling, clever repartee, and true love, the King’s Troupe never has a dull moment. Live the life of a seventeenth-century comedian with this band of merry gentlemen and women!
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• Language: English
• Publisher: Bryant Street Shorts
• Release date: May 19, 2020
• ISBN: 9781094410326

Riley Smith

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