Project Gutenberg 2021-02-14 Public domain in the USA. 124 Monkhouse, Allan 1858 1936 The Grand Cham's Diamond: A Play in One Act Paul Haxo with special thanks to Google and the Bodleian Libraries. "The Grand Cham's Diamond: A Play in One Act" by Allan Monkhouse is a one-act play written in the early 20th century. This work captures the essence of domestic life through the lens of dark comedy, exploring themes of morality, temptation, and the impact of suddenly acquired wealth. The narrative unfolds in a quaint sitting room in a London suburb, highlighting the mundane struggles of the Perkins family as they confront an unexpected twist of fate. The play begins with the Perkins family engaged in their usual evening routine when a mysterious event disrupts their monotony—a valuable diamond, the Grand Cham's Diamond, unexpectedly comes into their possession. As they wrestle with the implications of possessing such a treasure, the family's dynamics shift with ambition and greed taking hold, particularly for Mrs. Perkins, who dreams of a life free from drudgery. However, when a stranger arrives, claiming to be the diamond’s rightful owner, the tension escalates. Mrs. Perkins' refusal to surrender the diamond highlights her transformation and raises questions about morality, while the threat of danger looms as the family navigates the consequences of keeping the jewel. Ultimately, the play intertwines humor and suspense, culminating in a frantic resolution that challenges notions of honesty and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 98.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en One-act plays English drama -- 20th century PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 94583 2025-07-25T12:42:24.402104 text/html 71762 2024-10-18T10:58:54 text/html 281894 2025-07-25T12:42:28.588076 application/epub+zip 280470 2025-07-25T12:42:25.804109 application/epub+zip 84281 2025-07-25T12:42:25.165084 application/epub+zip 246154 2025-07-25T12:42:30.451089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236673 2025-07-25T12:42:28.002108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 111810 2022-09-29T05:39:19.175038 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 53099 2025-07-25T12:42:24.018093 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33234 2024-10-18T10:58:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16408 2025-07-25T12:42:30.584045 application/rdf+xml 30952 2025-07-25T12:42:25.261087 image/jpeg 5079 2025-07-25T12:42:25.213069 image/jpeg 267724 2025-07-25T12:42:24.414108 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