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The Play Actress

The Play Actress

Crockett, S. R.

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ISBN10: 1162646217
ISBN13: 9781162646213
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Play Actress is a novel written by S. R. Crockett. Set in the 19th century, the story follows the life of a young woman named Kitty Clive who dreams of becoming a famous actress. Despite her humble beginnings, Kitty manages to make her way to London and eventually lands a role in a popular play. However, as she rises to fame, Kitty must navigate the treacherous waters of the theater world, including rivalries with other actresses and the advances of powerful men. Along the way, she also grapples with her own personal demons and the sacrifices she must make to achieve her dreams. The Play Actress is a compelling tale of ambition, love, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of the vibrant world of the theater.1895. Crockett, novelist, minister and journalist, whose lively sketches of Scottish ministers and congregations written with slightly sardonic humor were quite popular. His novels were also well received. The Play Actress begins: It was the preacher's opening prayer. William Greig, elder, was in his place, and there was not a seat vacant in all that silent church. The Old Hundred had gone up to the throne of God with a grand rush, swinging from the hearts of these plain Scottish folk like the tramp of armies. William Greig always thought of his dead wife as they sang it, and of sitting by her side when the white cloths were laid in the Hill Kirk for the earthly communion.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.

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