Shakespeare No More: A Jacobean Mystery    by Tony Hays Order:  USA  Can Perseverance Press, 2015 (2015) Softcover, e-Book     Reviewed by Mary Ann Smyth It's April of 1616, in Stratford-upon-Avon. Shakespeare, who is obviously on his deathbed, calls his estranged friend Simon to his side to tell him that he is being poisoned! Shakespeare wants Stratford Constable Simon Sadler to discover who is hastening his death. William Shakespeare led a profligate life – even to bedding Simon's wife! He was a charmer and had the women of London at his beck and call. Seems like the Stratford women also were drawn to him. He had returned home to Stratford and been on his best behavior. But too little, too late. The constable's investigation turns up many clues, as well as putting his own life at stake. He still has a very bad time reconciling Shakespeare's adultery with his wife. They had been as close as brothers. Author Tony Hayes brings the time of Shakespeare to life. Realistically so. And manages to characterize the well-known poet and playwright. We all know of his plays but not of the man. Interesting saga. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Mystery books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews