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When their long-imprisoned con-artist father reaches the end of his life, Arthur and his twin sister become the owners of an undiscovered play by William Shakespeare that their father wants published, a final request that represents either a great literary gift or their father's last great heist.
Is The Tragedy of Arthur appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This literary novel explores family dysfunction through the lens of a potential Shakespearean forgery. Contains mature themes about deception, parental relationships, and grief, with likely mild language.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and deception.
Who'll love this
Adults interested in Shakespeare, literary mysteries, and complex family dynamics will find this exploration of authenticity and inheritance compelling.