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The plot centres on the two young lovers, Lydia and Jack. Lydia, who reads a lot of popular novels of the time, wants a purely romantic love affair. To court her, Jack pretends to be Ensign Beverley, a poor army officer. Lydia is enthralled with the idea of eloping with a poor soldier in spite of the objections of her guardian, Mrs. Malaprop, a moralistic widow.

4 women, 8 men

The Rivals

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    A Paperback by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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      Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
      Publication Date: 4/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780573013829, 978-0573013829
      ISBN10: 0573013829

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The plot centres on the two young lovers, Lydia and Jack. Lydia, who reads a lot of popular novels of the time, wants a purely romantic love affair. To court her, Jack pretends to be Ensign Beverley, a poor army officer. Lydia is enthralled with the idea of eloping with a poor soldier in spite of the objections of her guardian, Mrs. Malaprop, a moralistic widow.

      4 women, 8 men

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