Children of Darkness
Edwin Justus Mayer
ISBN 10: 0573607001 ISBN 13: 9780573607004
Published by Samuel French Inc, US, 2010
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Drama / 9m, 1f / Int. A splendidly raffish gallery of rogues inhabit Newgate Prison in the London of 1725. Besides the conniving jailkeeper, there are his daughter, who favors the prisoners according to their money, a titled scoundrel, a poet, a whining condemned man, and a family prisoner dressed in exquisite lace. There is savage humor in their strategems, and the whole makes a shocking picture of historical justice. "A distinguished and beautifully written play .Rare qualities of style, grace, wit and sardonic humor." - N. Y. Post. Seller Inventory # LU-9780573607004
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Drama / 9m, 1f / Int.
A splendidly raffish gallery of rogues inhabit Newgate Prison in the London of 1725. Besides the conniving jailkeeper, there are his daughter, who favors the prisoners according to their money, a titled scoundrel, a poet, a whining condemned man, and a family prisoner dressed in exquisite lace. There is savage humor in their strategems, and the whole makes a shocking picture of historical justice.
"A distinguished and beautifully written play ... Rare qualities of style, grace, wit and sardonic humor." - N. Y. Post
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Title: Children of Darkness
Publisher: Samuel French Inc, US
Publication Date: 2010
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