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Discover the gripping world of *If We Were Villains*, a spellbinding novel that weaves the intricate drama of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal through the lives of seven young aspiring Shakespearean actors. As they navigate their way through the intense competition at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, these vibrant characters face the ultimate test of their talents when tragedy strikes on opening night. The thin line between performance and reality blurs as they are thrust into a high-stakes drama where innocence is called into question. Set against a backdrop of passion and fierce rivalries, *If We Were Villains* is a captivating coming-of-age tale that delves deep into the dangerous boundaries between art and life.
Written by a talented author and published in 2022, this brand new paperback (ISBN: 9781922711526) is a must-read for anyone captivated by the intensity of theatrical life and the transformative power of storytelling. Ideal for fans of psychological thrillers, literary fiction, and those who appreciate rich character development, this book invites readers to ponder the complexities of human emotion and the roles we choose to play.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922711526
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Affirm
Description:
'Enter the players. There were seven of us then, seven bright young things with wide precious futures ahead of us. Until that year, we saw no further than the books in front of our faces.'
On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it.
Ten years before: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. In this secluded world of firelight and leather-bound books, Oliver and his friends play the same roles onstage and off: hero, villain, tyrant, temptress, ingenue, extra. But in their fourth and final year, the balance of power begins to shift, good-natured rivalries turned ugly, and on opening night real violence invades the students' world of make believe. In the morning, the fourth-years find themselves facing their very own tragedy, and their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, each other, and themselves that they are innocent.
Part coming-of-age story, part confession, If We Were Villains explores the magical and dangerous boundary between art and life. In this tale of loyalty and betrayal, madness and ecstasy, the players must choose what roles to play before the curtain falls.
Written by a talented author and published in 2022, this brand new paperback (ISBN: 9781922711526) is a must-read for anyone captivated by the intensity of theatrical life and the transformative power of storytelling. Ideal for fans of psychological thrillers, literary fiction, and those who appreciate rich character development, this book invites readers to ponder the complexities of human emotion and the roles we choose to play.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922711526
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Affirm
Description:
'Enter the players. There were seven of us then, seven bright young things with wide precious futures ahead of us. Until that year, we saw no further than the books in front of our faces.'
On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it.
Ten years before: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. In this secluded world of firelight and leather-bound books, Oliver and his friends play the same roles onstage and off: hero, villain, tyrant, temptress, ingenue, extra. But in their fourth and final year, the balance of power begins to shift, good-natured rivalries turned ugly, and on opening night real violence invades the students' world of make believe. In the morning, the fourth-years find themselves facing their very own tragedy, and their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, each other, and themselves that they are innocent.
Part coming-of-age story, part confession, If We Were Villains explores the magical and dangerous boundary between art and life. In this tale of loyalty and betrayal, madness and ecstasy, the players must choose what roles to play before the curtain falls.