The Thirteenth Chair: A Play in Three Acts by Bayard Veiller

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Author Veiller, Bayard, 1869-1943
Title The Thirteenth Chair: A Play in Three Acts
Note Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Thirteenth Chair: A Play in Three Acts" by Bayard Veiller is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. The play revolves around a group of characters gathered in a luxurious New York home, where they engage in a séance that unearths dark secrets and tensions, leading to a shocking murder. The central dynamic appears to involve notable characters like William Crosby, his mother Mrs. Crosby, and the medium Madame Rosalie La Grange, all entangled in a web of love, social class, and unforeseen tragedy. The opening of the play introduces us to the characters in the Crosby household, filled with light-hearted discussions of love and societal expectations. As William and Helen O'Neill express their affection, William's mother observes with a hint of maternal pride. Their joyous interaction is abruptly halted when Edward Wales enters, hinting at distress and impending revelations. What begins as a warm family dinner quickly shifts when the group attempts a séance, leading to a shocking murder of Wales. The characters' varying relationships and their social statuses set the stage for tension as secrets come to the forefront amid the chaos, leaving the audience waiting to understand the motives and dynamics behind the horrendous act. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Crime -- Drama
Subject Detective and mystery plays
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EBook-No. 14095
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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