A False Step (Classic Reprint): The Prohibited Play, Freely Adapted From "Les Lionnes Pauvres" - Softcover
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Desire, duty, and the price of keeping secrets in a sharp stage drama.
A False Step unfolds a tense web of relationships in a society where a single affair can threaten a family, a guardian, and a trusted friend. The action centers on Eleanor Duval, her guardian and husband, and Cecila Prendergast as rumors and revelations collide with loyalty and public judgment. As the play moves from elegant parlors to crowded social rooms, the characters weigh trust, duty, and the cost of keeping a hidden truth.
- Explore a disturbingly quiet crisis that tests love, honor, and friendship.
- See how concealment, money, and social pressure shape choices and consequences.
- Experience period-appropriate dialogue, sharp wit, and mounting dramatic tension.
- Follow a circle of players whose private lives collide with public appearances.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This revealing historical drama explores the shattering consequences of secrets and financial deceit in Victorian society. The author deftly depicts the elaborate facade of the upper class who face ruin when their hidden transgressions are exposed. The book delves into the themes of morality, love, and the destructive nature of falsehoods. Its powerful depiction of human frailty illuminates the perils of living beyond one's means and the devastating toll it takes on families and friendships. Ultimately, this book offers a profound examination of the human condition, showcasing the disastrous consequences of deception and the transformative power of truth. 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 # 9781331603405_0
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