Project Gutenberg 2019-10-10 Public domain in the USA. 220 Besier, Rudolf 1878 1942 Besier, Rudolph 29004493 Lady Patricia: A comedy in three acts Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Lady Patricia: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Rudolf Besier is a theatrical play likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Lady Patricia Cosway, a romantic and somewhat languid character who finds herself caught in a web of emotional conflicts and romantic entanglements, particularly involving her husband, Michael Cosway, and their cousin, Bill O'Farrel. The play explores themes of love, duty, and the complexities of relationships amidst a comedic backdrop. The opening of the play introduces Lady Patricia in a summer-house built in an oak tree, where she enjoys poetry and tea, setting the scene for a light-hearted yet poignant drama. As she dreams about sunsets and budding romance, we meet Bill O’Farrel, who shares a deep affection for her, even as she grapples with her own conflicted feelings towards Michael and her attraction to Bill. The exchange between Lady Patricia and the characters hints at the playful dynamics of love and secrecy, all whilst humorously encapsulating the societal norms and expectations of their time. Their interactions lay the groundwork for the unfolding comedic and dramatic tensions, promising an engaging exploration of love's trials and tribulations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English drama (Comedy) PR Text Category: Romance Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 307507 2025-09-24T06:21:00.951679 text/html 294633 2024-10-17T14:09:00 text/html 249748 2025-09-24T06:21:09.209666 application/epub+zip 253599 2025-09-24T06:21:02.147695 application/epub+zip 157294 2025-09-24T06:21:01.509693 application/epub+zip 380466 2025-09-24T06:21:12.978639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357085 2025-09-24T06:21:08.530662 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261533 2022-09-27T10:04:10.468941 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188099 2025-09-24T06:20:58.735173 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 168180 2024-10-17T14:09:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16773 2025-09-24T06:21:13.117599 application/rdf+xml 18865 2025-09-24T06:21:01.641678 image/jpeg 2877 2025-09-24T06:21:01.576658 image/jpeg 226570 2025-09-24T06:21:00.974726 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia