London Assurance: A Comedy in Five Acts (1910)

London Assurance is a comedic play written by Dion L. Boucicault and originally published in 1841. The play is set in London and follows the story of Sir Harcourt Courtly, an aging dandy who is engaged to Grace Harkaway, a young heiress. However, Sir Harcourt's plans are complicated when he meets Lady Gay Spanker, a vivacious and flirtatious woman who threatens to ruin his engagement. Meanwhile, Grace is pursued by her cousin, Charles Courtly, who is determined to win her heart. The play is full of witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and humorous situations, making it a classic example of Victorian comedy. This edition, published in 1910, includes five acts and is considered one of Boucicault's most successful works.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.