Ravenscroft
by Don Nigro

Name: Ravenscroft
Brand: Don Nigro
SKU: 9780573692741
Rating: 3.32 (43 reviews)

Ravenscroft Book Cover — Ravenscroft Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 mins1900-1910Ensemble CastInterior SetPeriod CostumesAmerican Mystery Comedy

What readers are saying

Many readers appreciate the unique approach to mystery in the play, emphasizing themes of truth and gender roles. However, some express disappointment with the pacing and lack of resolution. While there are glowing reviews praising its depth, a few find it less engaging as the story unfolds.

Unique take on the mystery genreStrong female rolesDeep themes of truth and knowledgePacing can be slow at times

Synopsis

Mystery / 1m 5f / Simple unit set

This psychological drama is a thinking person's Gothic thriller a dark comedy that is both funny and frightening.

On a snowy night Inspector Ruffing is called to a remote house to investigate the headlong plunge of Patrick Roarke down the main staircase.

He becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women: Marcy the beautiful Viennese governess with a past; Mrs. Ravenscroft the flirtatious lady of the manor; Gillian her charming but po

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Marcy a governess, 25	—	—	a governess, 25
Mrs. Ravenscroft 35	—	—	35
Gillian her daughter, 17	female	—	her daughter, 17
Dolly the maid 20	—	—	the maid 20
Mrs. French the housekeeper (38)	—	—	the housekeeper (38)
Ruffing an Inspector, 40	—	—	an Inspector, 40