Publisher's Synopsis
Master Skylark is a historical fiction novel written by John Bennett. The story is set in Elizabethan England and follows the adventures of a young boy named young Nick Attwood. Nick is a choirboy who is kidnapped by a group of actors who mistake him for a wealthy nobleman's son. He is taken to London and forced to perform in their traveling theater troupe. Nick is determined to escape and return to his family, but he is torn between his loyalty to the actors who have become his friends and his desire to be reunited with his loved ones. Along the way, he meets William Shakespeare and becomes involved in a plot to save the life of a condemned man. As Nick navigates his way through the dangers and intrigues of Elizabethan England, he learns valuable lessons about loyalty, friendship, and the power of the human spirit. Master Skylark is a captivating tale that will delight readers of all ages.1896. Master Skylark was first published in St. Nicholas magazine about 70 years ago. It has since attained and retained such popularity and importance as an exciting story and as a truly remarkable and accurate reproduction of the life and color of Elizabethan England that critics consider it a classic. The story is that of a young man with an exceptional voice who joins a traveling Shakespearean troupe, but never loses his desire to be with his family.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
