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Synopsis
A vivid backstage drama of love, ambition, and art in early 20th-century London.
The book follows two aspiring performers as they navigate affection, career pressures, and the pull of moral choices against a backdrop of theatres, tainted glitz, and the costs of chasing fame.
Set in a world where stage life collides with real life, the story centers on a young actor whose onstage triumphs hide a private struggle. Across their conversations at a busy eating-house and in the quiet spaces backstage, the characters grapple with what it means to be true to art, to others, and to themselves. The tension builds as love, ambition, and social expectations pull them toward decisions that could change everything.
With sharp dialogue and a keen eye for a journalist's detail, the narrative delves into themes of legitimacy, class, and the price of success. It offers a window into the mind of performers who dream big while facing the practical realities of a fragile profession.
- Atmosphere of early 20th‑century London theatre life and backstage dynamics
- Character studies of performers pursuing art within commercial pressures
- Exploration of love, loyalty, and moral choices under social expectations
- Sharp, character-driven scenes that probe what it means to create
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic backstage drama and moral inquiry in a richly observed historical setting.
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About the Author
Leonard Merrick (1864-1939) was an English novelist. He wrote twelve novels, including "Violet Moses", "The Worldlings", and "Conrad in Question of His Youth", as well as collections of short stories and plays. Many of his stories were made into films in the 1920s.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the tale of an aspiring young man who, despite sharing a Christmas dinner with a potential new friend, quickly finds himself alone and dejected on the cold, bleak streets. However, an unexpected encounter with a woman offers a glimmer of hope and companionship, and the idea for a play begins to form. The book delves into the challenges of being an actor in London, where only a select few achieve stardom, despite the abundance of talented performers. The story highlights the need for perseverance, the importance of collaboration, and the sacrifices that must be made in the pursuit of artistic dreams. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331208181_0
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