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Drama / 9m, 1f / Int.

A splendidly raffish gallery of rogues inhabit Newgate Prison in the London of 1725. Besides the conniving jailkeeper, there are his daughter, who favors the prisoners according to their money, a titled scoundrel, a poet, a whining condemned man, and a family prisoner dressed in exquisite lace. There is savage humor in their strategems, and the whole makes a shocking picture of historical justice.

A distinguished and beautifully written play ... Rare qualities of style, grace, wit and sardonic humor. - N. Y. Post

Children of Darkness

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    A Paperback by Edwin Justus Mayer

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      Publisher: Samuel French Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 8/25/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780573607004, 978-0573607004
      ISBN10: 0573607001

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Drama / 9m, 1f / Int.

      A splendidly raffish gallery of rogues inhabit Newgate Prison in the London of 1725. Besides the conniving jailkeeper, there are his daughter, who favors the prisoners according to their money, a titled scoundrel, a poet, a whining condemned man, and a family prisoner dressed in exquisite lace. There is savage humor in their strategems, and the whole makes a shocking picture of historical justice.

      A distinguished and beautifully written play ... Rare qualities of style, grace, wit and sardonic humor. - N. Y. Post

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