Venus Observed

Christopher Fry(Samuel French)

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Synopsis

A comedy

Resigning himself to the autumn of his life, the Duke prepares to seek a wife from three of his former mistresses, selected by his son, following the tradition of Paris by offering an apple to the chosen one.

However when a radiant young girl, Perpetua arrives.

The Duke snatches the apple and offers it to her, but she draws on a pistol and shatters it.

Her father the agent wishes her to marry the Duke, but the latter resigns himself to marrying the mistress who really loves him.-4 women, 6 men

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