London Assurance: A Comedy in Five Acts (1910)

London Assurance: A Comedy In Five Acts is a play written by Dion L. Boucicault and first published in 1841. The play is set in London in the early 19th century and follows the story of Sir Harcourt Courtly, an aging dandy who is engaged to the young and beautiful Grace Harkaway. However, Grace is in love with Charles Courtly, Sir Harcourt's son, who is posing as his own nephew in order to woo her. Meanwhile, Lady Gay Spanker, a flirtatious and vivacious woman, is determined to have an affair with Sir Harcourt, much to the dismay of her husband, Adolphus Spanker. As the plot unfolds, misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and comedic mishaps abound, leading to a hilarious and satisfying conclusion. The play is known for its witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and colorful characters, and has been performed in theaters around the world for over a century. This 1910 edition of London Assurance includes an introduction by the author and is a must-read for fans of classic British comedy.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.