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  • The Privateer (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. A Welsh Hero's Quest in 17th Century Caribbean Pirate Adventures

    The Privateer is a captivating anthology that intricately weaves themes of adventure, identity, and historical intrigue within its pages. This collection presents readers with a rich tapestry of literary styles ranging from gripping narrative prose to lyrical storytelling. Set against the backdrop of the high seas and the complex social landscapes of the past, these works collectively traverse the ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • The Staff Room

    A One-Act Play

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    In this witty one-act play set in a British girls' school staff room, tensions rise when an inspector from the Board of Education makes a surprise visit. The teachers scramble to prepare themselves and their students as the formidable Mr. Woodington Smith silently observes lessons.However, games mistress Miss Boyd recognizes him as a former patient and calls him by his old nickname, "Biffie," much ... Read more

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  • Richard of Bordeaux

    A Play in Two Acts

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    Gordon Daviot's Richard of Bordeaux was a sensation when it was first produced in 1932. It ran for over a year in London and catapulted its star and producer, John Gielgud, into super-stardom. Audiences loved it for its accessible language, dramatic scenes and the sensitivity with which it dealt with Richard II's relationship with his Queen, Anne of Bohemia. ... Read more

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  • Richard Of Bordeaux A Play in Two Acts

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    Richard of Bordeaux (1932) is a play by "Gordon Daviot", a nom de plume Elizabeth MacKintosh, best known by another of her nom de plumes, Josephine Tey.The play recounts the account of Richard II of England sentimentally, stressing the connection between Richard and his first spouse, Queen Anne of Bohemia. The play was a significant hit in 1933, assuming a critical job in transforming it's ... Read more

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  • Barnharrow

    A One-Act Play

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    Set in 1684 Scotland, Barnharrow depicts the tragic consequences of religious conflict.When Covenanter rebels murder the local minister, Janet Linton is horrified to discover her own son Simon was involved. As tensions escalate between Protestant dissenters and forces loyal to the King, Simon embraces zealotry, tearing his family apart.This gripping drama explores the damage wrought by political ... Read more

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  • Reckoning

    A Play in Three Acts.

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    When small-time crook Ted Hanna accidentally kills a man during a robbery gone wrong, he convinces his girlfriend Nell to provide a false alibi. But when Ted's friend Fluff takes the fall for the murder, Nell is tormented by her promise to Ted and Fluff's death sentence.As Ted ignores her pleas to confess and clear Fluff's name, Nell reaches a breaking point. She confronts Ted with the cold truth ... Read more

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  • Leith Sands and Other Short Plays

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    Included in this volume are:Leith SandsRahabThe Mother of MaséSaraMrs. Fry has a VisitorThree Mrs. MadderleysClarion CallRemember Cæsa ... Read more

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  • Lady Charing is Cross

    A Play in Three Acts.

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    When outspoken Scottish socialist Neil Tummel is elected to Parliament, Lady Charing takes him under her wing to smooth his rough edges for the political stage. But as she tutors him in manners, dress, and society, Neil suspects the charming aristocrat's interest goes beyond politics. When the truth of their ambitions emerges, Neil and Lady Charing must confront the illusions they held not just of ... Read more

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  • Plays II

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    Included in this volume:The Pomp of Mr PomfretCorneliaPatriaplus Three One-Act Plays ... Read more

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  • Sweet Coz

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    When Dinah Partridge brings home a drunken stranger she meets at a hospital ball, hilarious chaos ensues in her orderly life. Claiming to be Dinah and her brother Hector's long lost cousin, the mischievous Job insinuates himself into their home and lives.As Job and Hector form an unlikely friendship, Dinah finds herself increasingly flustered by Job's unpredictable behavior. When a ... Read more

    $1.55 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Privateer

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    A historical novel about a Welsh buccaneer, Henry Morgan, who wins a series of battles against the Spaniards in the Caribbean and eventually becomes Lieutenant-Governor of Jamaica. ... Read more

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  • The Privateer

    by Gordon Daviot ...
    A historical novel about a Welsh buccaneer, Henry Morgan, who wins a series of battles against the Spaniards in the Caribbean and eventually becomes Lieutenant-Governor of Jamaica ... Read more

    $2.50 CAD