Chappell, Eric
Wife After Death
- ISBN 13:
- 9780573114755
- author:
- Chappell, Eric
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Samuel French Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 68
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.4 centimeters (0.0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Dave Thursby has passed away, and his funeral is about to take place. As friends and colleagues gather to pay their respects, old rivalries and secrets begin to surface. A glamorous widow, Laura, has arranged a fitting sendoff, complete with a horse-drawn hearse and an attendant dog. However, the guest list includes some unexpected faces, including Dave's ex-wife Kay, who turns up in flamboyant mourning clothes. As the day unfolds, long-held truths are revealed, and relationships are put to the test. The result is a series of surprising revelations that leave everyone present wondering if they ever really knew the man behind the fame. A comedy of manners, Wife After Death explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of secrets to both unite and divide us. With its witty dialogue and nuanced character study, this play offers a thought-provoking look at the people we keep hidden behind our public personas.