The Players Act 1: All the World's A Stage is going on tour with Rachel's Random Resources, if you wish to participate please contact me on rachel@rachelsrandomresources.com with your name, blog name, preferred post type and availability.
The Players Act 1: All the World's A Stage by Amy Sparkes
Genre: Light historical
Tour Dates: 18th - 24th August 2025
Publication Date: 29th July 2025
Publisher: Sword and Fiddle Publishing
Estimated Page Count: 330
Standalone First Book in a trilogy
Formats available: Epub
Types of post available: Reviews and limited extracts, guest posts and Q&As (author and blogger supplied)
Pre-order Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Players-Act-All-Worlds-Stage-ebook/dp/B0DY8CM3LX
How far would you go to save what you truly love?
England, 1715.
When society doesn’t understand you, and your family is out of the picture, a strolling theatre company could be your perfect home…
Ambitious lead actor Thomas is determined to reach Drury Lane and prove to his father that he is not a failure.
Fierce Caroline has a traumatic past and is determined to protect the company which saved her.
Kind-hearted Annie just wants to look after her found family.
So, when their heartbroken manager Robert is injured and decides to fold the struggling company, the players are resolved to change his mind, whatever the cost. Unfortunately for them, the odds are stacked against them. They’ve lost their stage, they still haven’t got a skull for Hamlet, and flamboyant ex-member Piero is hunting them down, with a spot of revenge on his mind...
Is it time for the final bow?
The Players Act 1: All The World’s A Stage gives voice to the forgotten strolling players of the 18th century in this fun, uplifting, and page-turning read.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Energetic, accessible historical fiction
• Working-class characters
• Found family
• Comedy and tragedy
• Shakespeare
• LGBTQ+
• Neurodiversity
• Mental health issues
• Multiple POV
• Heart and hope
About Amy Sparkes
Amy was born in Eastbourne, England, where the sea and South Downs encouraged her love of the outdoors and nurtured her wildness. Her childhood was filled with folk music, caravans and imagination, and she was always dreaming up stories and characters – usually when she was meant to be doing something else.
She enjoys stories that explore both comedy and tragedy. She is a New York Times bestselling author and her work includes THE HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF MAGIC series, and the picture books for BBC’s THE REPAIR SHOP. THE PLAYERS is her debut novel for adults.
Amy now lives in Devon with her husband and six children. When she isn’t writing, Amy enjoys drinking tea, climbing trees and playing the piano, although disappointingly she is yet to master doing all three at once.
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Blog Tour Schedule
Maximum 3 stops per day. Confirmed blogs will appear here.
18th August
sudeshnablogs
Bookworm86
Left on the Shelf
19th August
b for bookreview
Scrapping&Playing
20th August
@candygirl73reads
21st August
Portable Magic
Belinda Missen - author and beta reader.
22nd August
Becca’s Book Reviews
Portobello Book Blog
23rd August
A Knight’s Reads
the.moonflower.reader
24th August
Frugal Freelancer