Lady Frederick: A Comedy in Three Acts (1912)

Lady Frederick is a play written by W. Somerset Maugham, first published in 1912. The play is a comedy in three acts and follows the story of Lady Frederick, a wealthy and aristocratic woman who has recently married a younger man named Sir Frederick. However, their marriage is not a happy one, as Sir Frederick is more interested in his own pursuits than in his wife. Lady Frederick becomes increasingly frustrated with her husband's behavior and seeks the help of her friend, Colonel Stormer, to try and save her marriage. As the plot unfolds, we see the characters navigate their way through the complexities of love, marriage, and social status. The play is a witty and entertaining portrayal of upper-class society in the early 20th century and offers insights into the challenges faced by women in that era. Overall, Lady Frederick is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its humor, charm, and poignant observations on human relationships.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.