The Adventure Of The Lady Ursula: A Comedy, In Four Acts (1898)

By Anthony Hope and Anthony Hope Hawkins

Book Overview

The Adventure of the Lady Ursula is a comedic play in four acts, written by Anthony Hope in 1898. Set in the late 19th century, the play follows the exploits of Lady Ursula, a young and impetuous aristocrat who is determined to have an adventure. She convinces her friend, Sir George, to accompany her on a journey to a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands, where they hope to find excitement and romance.However, their plans are quickly derailed when they encounter a group of mysterious strangers who are also staying at the castle. Lady Ursula and Sir George find themselves embroiled in a series of increasingly absurd and hilarious situations as they try to uncover the secrets of their fellow guests.Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a bumbling detective, a scheming countess, and a handsome but mysterious stranger. As the plot thickens, Lady Ursula and Sir George must use all their wit and cunning to unravel the mystery and save the day.Filled with witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and plenty of laughs, The Adventure of the Lady Ursula is a delightful romp through the world of Victorian comedy. It is a charming and entertaining play that will appeal to fans of classic literature, as well as anyone who enjoys a good laugh.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: 1164854208
• ISBN13: 9781164854203
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"