First published 2023
In "Letters from Elsinore," a young man discovers a cache of letters that unlock the mysteries of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy. After his father's death, the narrator inherits a trove of private correspondence that tells the untold story behind the famous Hamlet. As he reads the intimate missives, he uncovers his father's intimate bond with the Danish prince, who confides his thoughts on fate, madness, and the weight of his royal burden. The son must grapple with his father's hidden role in the events of Elsinore, even as the letters paint a portrait of a troubled, complex man behind the famous Shakespearean character. Blending historical fiction with literary mystery, this novel offers a fresh perspective on a beloved classic.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, mystery, shakespeare
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Elsinore
Period: 20th-century
Hardcover · Sparsile Books Ltd