Laburnum Grove
by John Boynton Priestley

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Readers have mixed feelings about the play. While some appreciate the intricate structure and unexpected developments, others criticize the repetitiveness and perceived hypocrisy in Priestley's writing.

Intricate structureUnexpected developmentsRepetitive writingFirst half feels dull

Synopsis

George Radfern lives a quiet, uneventful life near London, burdened by sponging relatives and his prospective son-in-law.

When George quietly announces he's a leader of a counterfeit ring, the sponges find reasons to leave.

His immediate family reacts according to character until it looks as if George has been spoofing them.

The ending is one of the most surprising ones ever used in a mystery play.

A long time favorite among amateurs.-3 women, 6 men

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year2015
BindingPaperback
Pages80
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573012211
ISBN-100573012210

Laburnum Grove is a British comedy play written by John Boynton Priestley and published by Samuel French in London (2015).

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