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Loves Contrivance

Loves Contrivance

By: Susanna Centlivre
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In this delightful tale, a young woman finds herself caught between two suitors vying for her affection one whom she adores and another whom her father insists she marry. How will she navigate the complexities of love and family expectations to secure her true happiness? Inspired by Molières classic play, The Physician in Spite of Himself, this adaptation brings a timeless story to life. Originally published under a pseudonym due to societal norms of the time, it showcases a womans struggle for agency in romance. - Summary by ToddHWCopyright Comedy and Fairy Tales Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
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