On the Boardwalk
Thomas Hischak
The Rivals
by R B Sheridan
Synopsis
The plot centres on the two young lovers, Lydia and Jack.
Lydia, who reads a lot of popular novels of the time, wants a purely romantic love affair.
To court her, Jack pretends to be "Ensign Beverley", a poor army officer.
Lydia is enthralled with the idea of eloping with a poor soldier in spite of the objections of her guardian, Mrs. Malaprop, a moralistic widow.
| 4 women, 8 men
Publication
The Rivals is a British historical play written by R B Sheridan and published by Samuel French .
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle .
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