{"product_id":"an-allowed-fool-9781807192327","title":"An Allowed Fool","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet against the rich and dangerous world of Elizabethan England, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Allowed Fool\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the remarkable journey of Edward Byrom, a young man forced to leave behind his quiet rural life after injustice threatens his future. Arriving in the restless streets of London, Edward is drawn into a world filled with political rivalry, hidden loyalties, dangerous secrets, and the rising power of the theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he struggles to survive among nobles, spies, soldiers, actors, and criminals, Edward discovers that London is a city where nothing is ever truly as it seems. From the crowded streets of Tower Ward to the grandeur of Essex House and the growing influence of William Shakespeare's stage, every step pulls him deeper into a world shaped by ambition, betrayal, faith, and revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in historical detail and alive with unforgettable characters, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Allowed Fool\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis a powerful tale of friendship, courage, loss, and self discovery during one of the most fascinating periods in English history. Blending literary storytelling with adventure and political intrigue, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip McConnell\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a vivid historical novel that captures both the beauty and brutality of Elizabethan London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e London Book Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781807192327\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d","brand":"Philip McConnell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53678463582389,"sku":"9781807192327","price":22.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9781807192327.jpg?v=1793721864","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/an-allowed-fool-9781807192327","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}