The Old Country
by Alan Bennett

Name: The Old Country
Brand: Alan Bennett
SKU: 9780573113178
Rating: 3.26 (25 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth and character interactions in the play, highlighting its exploration of themes such as patriotism and treachery. Many find the dialogue sharp and engaging, making it a compelling experience despite some critiques regarding complexity and plot interest.

Deep character interactionsSharp and engaging dialogueExplores important themesLanguage can be convolutedPlot not particularly interesting

Synopsis

In what appears to be a very English scene, Hilary and Bron are sitting peacefully on a verandah, when Hilary’s sister and her husband show up.

But this is more than just a family visit, and it is soon revealed that all is not as it appears

Bennett deftly uses the backdrop of a Cold War spy story to explore questions of loyalty, betrayal and national identity in this suspenseful and entertaining play.