Laura - Acting Edition - Softcover

Vera Caspary; George Sklar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822206463 ISBN 13: 9780822206460

Publisher: Dramatist's Play Service, 1998

Synopsis

When Mark McPherson first falls in love with Laura, he knows he's in love with a phantom for Laura is dead, and he's in charge of her murder investigation. From her portrait, her letters, her personal effects and from his contacts with the three men who loved her, Mark has created an image of a woman tantalizingly alive and real. When she appears in the midst of a thunderstorm, very much alive after all, it is revealed that Laura's best friend (and rival) was the true victim of the crime. But now, all evidence seems to point to Laura's guilt. Despite his growing love for her a love which Laura seems to return Mark is about to pin the crime on her, when the real murderer appears and tries to do away with the girl he meant to kill in the first place Laura.

About this title

About the Author:

Vera Caspary (1904-1987) is best known for her skillfully crafted and psychologically complex murder mysteries. Several of her books were made into films, including Laura, Bedelia, and The Man Who Loved His Wife. She was also a playwright and screenwriter, and was an important figure in the radical political causes of her day.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dramatist's Play Service
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0822206463
• ISBN 13: 9780822206460
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 74