Under the Gaslight (Classic Reprint): A Totally Original and Picturesque Drama of Life and Love in These Times, in Five Acts: A Totally Original and ... These Times, in Five Acts (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A stylish, suspenseful stage drama set in a seaside town, where gossip, love, and danger collide under the gaslight.

Set in a refined Long Branch drawing room, this period play follows a circle of young men and women as social expectations, class tensions, and hidden pasts rise to the surface. The action blends flirtation, wit, and peril, building toward a tense confrontation that tests loyalty and courage. Expect memorable dialogue, lively set pieces, and a brisk, character-driven pace that keeps the audience guessing.

• A vivid, late-19th-century New York–era atmosphere with fashionable manners and social ritual
• Clear, stage-ready scenes that move from drawing room to courtroom energy
• Characters driven by love, duty, deception, and a fight for truth
• A five-act structure designed for performance and dramatic arcs

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