Paper Crusade

Paper Crusade is a bold reinvention of Shakespeare's play, The Tempest, set on a wasted island in perpetual sun, where the Father practices magic, laments his lost kingdom, and commands a ragtag army of three. The arrival of the Boy and the Brother unleashes desire, betrayal, insanity, and revenge, witnessed by an irate sea.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2022
Publisher: Arachne Press

In a sun-kissed island of eternal despair, the Father, a master of magic, mourns the loss of his once-great kingdom and leads a motley army of three: the passionate and fractured Daughter, the ethereal Spirit, and an enigmatic being known only as C. Cloaked in white suits and full-face paper masks, these soldiers simmer with rebellion, their hearts yearning for freedom from the oppressive regime.

The arrival of the Boy, a hapless prince, and the Brother, the Fathers bitter rival, sparks a whirlwind of desire, betrayal, madness, and revenge. This turbulent saga unfolds before an angry sea, its events witnessed by an enraged populace.

Paper Crusade is a daring reimagining of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, The Tempest. Through Michelle Penn's vivid imagery and provocative, sensual language, she crafts an unforgettable dystopia that resonates with our contemporary world.

Weight: 98g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913665678