Embers
by Christopher Hampton

Embers Book Cover
Embers Cover

Synopsis

A remote 18th-century Hungarian castle is the setting for a dramatic meeting.

Forty-one years after a tragic event two former friends must confront each other in a devastating bid to lay the past to rest.

Betrayal, love, truth and friendship all come to the fore in this unforgettable play based on Sándor Márai's bestselling novel.

Embers premiered at the Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End in February 2006.

Themes

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 3 total roles, 1 female and 2 male roles.

Publication

Publisher
Faber & Faber
Year Published
2006
ISBN 10
0571232434
ISBN 13
9780571232437
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Main
Print Length
96 pages
Language
English
LCCN
2006389305
LCC
PR6058.A555 E43 2006
eISBN 13
9780571318834
Print
Embers is a British play written by and published by Faber & Faber in 2006. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780571232437 and an ISBN-10 of 0571232434.
Digital
ePlay digital editions are available on Amazon Kindle Apple Books Google Play with an ISBN-13 of 9780571318834.

Rating

3.65 out of 5

from 91 ratings and 6 reviews

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