Temptation is a two‑act drama by John Brougham that dives into money, power, and moral choice. Set in a bustling office and a row of intimate rooms, the story follows a string of characters as they chase fortune, defend loyalty, and confront the costs of temptation. Expect sharp dialogue, shifting loyalties, and a look at how wealth can strain relationships and reveal true character.
- A tense power dynamic between a wary employer and his trusted, morally conflicted servant
- Characters wrestling with hope, debt, and the temptations of quick money
- Colorful, period‑accurate dialogue that skewers greed while highlighting moments of generosity
- A stage‑worthy exploration of responsibility, trust, and the consequences of choices under pressure
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic stage drama with moral dilemmas, social tension, and vivid character studies.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the themes of morality, poverty, and temptation through the interwoven stories of several characters in 19th century New York. Sterling, who has spent decades in faithful service to a miserly merchant, is left destitute when the latter dies and leaves his fortune to a long-lost son. A poor truck driver, Tom, finds a large sum of money but struggles with the temptation to keep it. Meanwhile, Henry Travers, Sterlingâs former masterâs estranged son, finds himself on the brink of despair as poverty threatens to take everything from him. The author delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring the fine line between right and wrong and the desperate measures people are driven to when faced with hardship. This book presents a timeless meditation on the choices we make and the consequences that follow. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330667743_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330667743
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330667743
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25931739/1
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