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A brisk social comedy about honesty, temptation, and the price of a single act. In a late‑night room, a silver box redraws loyalties and tests the line between right and wrong, illuminating class, reputation, and the fragility of appearances. The drama shifts from light banter to a courtroom twist that reveals how easily a moment can change a life.
In this edition, a wealthy MP’s family, a couple on the edge, and a sharp detective collide as truth and motive come under scrutiny. The play blends humor with keen social observation, offering a compact look at duty, desire, and the consequences of choices in a world where everyone is watching.
- Follow a necklace of misunderstandings, small transgressions, and the lure of easy gain.
- See how public image and private motive collide in a sparkling, fast-paced courtroom scene.
- Witness vivid character dynamics across classes, from magistrates to working‑class voices.
- Experience sharp dialogue, irony, and a twist that reshapes what justice means.
Ideal for readers who enjoy brisk, character-driven drama with social insight and a touch of wit.
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Mrs. Jones. [slim dark-eyed, and dark-haired oval-faced, and with a smooth soft, even voice; her man ner patient, her way of talking quite impersonal; she wears a blue linen dress, and boots with holes.] It was nearly two last night before he come home, and he was n't himself. He made me get up, and he knocked me about; he did n't seem to know what he was saying or doing. Of course I would leave him, but I'm really afraid of what he 'd do to me. He's such a violent man when he 's not himself.
Wheeler. Why don't you get him locked up? You '11 never have any peace until you get him locked up. If I were you I'd go to the police court to morrow. That 's what I would do.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, an incisive social commentary, delves into the complex social issues of class structure and inequality that pervade society. It highlights how the upper echelons of society often view and treat those they perceive as their inferiors, as well as the devastating effects of alcoholism, unemployment, and poverty. The narrative centers on two distinct thefts within the wealthy Barthwick family home, revealing the stark contrasts between the lives of the affluent and the impoverished. As suspicion falls upon an impoverished charwoman, Mrs. Jones, the story becomes a profound examination of the ways in which poverty and inequality can lead to injustice and shattered lives. The book's insightful portrayal of social dynamics and human nature serves as an enduring indictment of societal imbalances. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330866924_0
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