The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Burgoyne, John (1722–1792).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts" by John Burgoyne is a play that debuted in 1786. Lord Gayville finds himself engaged to Miss Alscrip, a fashionable woman he believes will inherit a fortune. But appearances can be deceiving. When Gayville discovers the true heiress is someone entirely different—Miss Clifford, the woman who holds his heart—he faces an impossible choice. This mistaken identity comedy became an enormous success, running for 31 performances and capturing London audiences with its wit and romantic intrigue.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts
- Author credits: Burgoyne, John (1722–1792)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Comedy plays
- English drama -- 18th century
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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