Venus Observed

By Christopher Fry

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0573019231
• ISBN13: 9780573019234
• Release Date: December 1981
• Publisher: Samuel French
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"