Cymbeline

by William Shakespeare

First published 1980

Imogen, the beloved daughter of King Cymbeline, commits the ultimate betrayal - marrying Posthumous, a commoner banished from Britain. When Posthumous is led to believe Imogen has been unfaithful, his jealousy erupts into a deadly game of deception, intrigue, and warring factions. As Imogen fights to prove her innocence and reunite with her true love, the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance.

Genres: drama, romance, historical-fiction, tragedy

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator

Setting: Great Britain

Period: Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D.

177 pages · Paperback

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