Devonshire Cream A Comedy in Three Acts

By Eden Phillpotts

Book Overview

Devonshire Cream is a comedy play written by Eden Phillpotts, which is divided into three acts. The story is set in the picturesque countryside of Devonshire, England, and revolves around the lives of a group of eccentric characters who are all connected to the protagonist, a young man named Robin. Robin is a struggling artist who has been commissioned to paint a portrait of an elderly lady, Lady Caroline. She lives in a grand estate with her daughter, Lady Muriel, and her son-in-law, Sir John. Robin soon discovers that the family is in financial trouble and they are trying to find a way to save their estate from being sold. As Robin tries to complete his painting, he becomes entangled in the family's problems and is drawn into a web of secrets and lies. He falls in love with Lady Muriel, who is unhappy in her marriage, and tries to help her find a way out. Meanwhile, Sir John is having an affair with a local woman, and Lady Caroline has her own secrets to hide. The play is filled with witty dialogue and humorous situations, as the characters try to navigate their way through their problems. The ending is a surprise twist that ties up all the loose ends and leaves the audience with a satisfying conclusion. Overall, Devonshire Cream is a delightful comedy that explores the themes of love, loyalty, and family, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Devonshire countryside.1925. Act I Scene: The great barn at Coombe Farm. A building complete in itself and situated fifty yards from the dwelling-house. The main doors face south, and when open reveal the farmyard and the Moor beyond...The barn is being decorated for the silver wedding of Elias and Amy Widecombe, and the decorations approach completion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417903074
• ISBN13: 9781417903078
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"