Quinneys': A Comedy In Four Acts (1915)

By Horace Annesley Vachell

Book Overview

""Quinneys: A Comedy in Four Acts"" is a play written by Horace Annesley Vachell and published in 1915. The story revolves around the character of Joseph Quinney, a London antique dealer, who is known for his shrewd business sense and his ability to spot valuable items. However, his personal life is not as successful, as his wife is unhappy and his daughter is engaged to a man he does not approve of. When a beautiful young woman enters his life and asks him to help her sell a valuable piece of furniture, Quinney sees an opportunity to make a profit and win her affection. But as he becomes more involved in her life, he begins to question his priorities and the true value of his relationships. The play explores themes of love, money, and the pursuit of happiness, and offers a humorous and insightful look at the world of antique dealing in early 20th century London.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: 1164159720
• ISBN13: 9781164159728
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"