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Ronald Millar

    A Coat of Varnish
    The Bride And The Bachelor
    The Affair
    Kut: The Death of an Army
    Robert and Elizabeth
    • Robert and Elizabeth

      • 118 stránok
      • 5 hodin čítania

      Set in 1845 London, the story revolves around Elizabeth Moulton Barrett, a talented writer stifled by her tyrannical father. As her poetry captures the attention of Robert Browning, who falls in love with her from afar, a dynamic and passionate romance begins. Browning's arrival threatens her father's control, leading to a dramatic confrontation between the two men as they vie for Elizabeth's freedom and happiness. This compelling narrative explores themes of love, authority, and self-expression, and has become a celebrated success in London's West End.

      Robert and Elizabeth
    • Telling book about a forgotten campaign throwing new light on a little known but disastrous episode of the Great War.

      Kut: The Death of an Army
    • The Affair is a 1962 play by Ronald Millar based on the novel by C.P. Snow. A group of professors at Cambridge University try to hire an old colleague back even though they all don't like him, they all agree he was dismissed unfairly.

      The Affair
    • The Bride And The Bachelor

      • 92 stránok
      • 4 hodiny čítania

      Set in the mid-20th century, this comedy play revolves around the humorous dynamics between a bride and a bachelor. Premiering at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, it enjoyed a successful run in London's West End, showcasing its appeal through 589 performances. The play highlights themes of love and societal expectations, reflecting the comedic elements of romantic entanglements typical of its era. Ronald Millar's witty dialogue and engaging characters contribute to its enduring charm.

      The Bride And The Bachelor
    • A Coat of Varnish

      • 72 stránok
      • 3 hodiny čítania

      Set against a backdrop of a sweltering London heatwave, the brutal murder of elderly Lady Ashbrook sparks an intense investigation led by Chief Superintendent Briers. As he narrows down his focus to three main suspects, Briers grapples with a moral quandary after identifying the murderer without sufficient evidence for prosecution. This adaptation of C. P. Snow's novel, skillfully dramatized by Ronald Millar, originally premiered at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, in 1982, exploring themes of justice and ethical dilemmas.

      A Coat of Varnish