Moonlit village vows, a runaway groom, and a bride who won’t give up A witty stage piece about love, fear of commitment, and village opinion that turns a wedding day into a lively, comic trial of hearts. The story follows Jacques and Georgette as misunderstandings, clever schemes, and a chorus of neighbors collide around a torn contract, a charming cottage, and a dance that may still save the day.
In a swirl of songs, quarrels, and tender moments, two lovers argue, test their promises, and discover what they truly want. Through rapid dialogue and comic misadventure, the couple navigates pride, misread signals, and the pressure of family expectations, all while the village watches and weighs in with humor and heart.
- A runaway groom and a bride who questions the future
- Jest, song, and ever-shifting loyalties among friends and neighbors
- A cottage turned stage for love, quarrels, and reconciliation
- Themes of commitment, autonomy, and choosing love on one’s own terms
Ideal for readers who enjoy lighthearted romance, social comedy, and bright, character-driven theatre with music and mischief.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a marriage of rustic wit and soaring dramatic tension. It follows the story of a peasant bride and groom on the day they are to be wed. But on arriving to wed his bride, the groom is stricken by fear and runs away, leaving his beloved distraught and humiliated. In the ensuing chaos, she resolves to show her ex-fiancà how foolish his desertion truly was and so becomes determined to marry someone else. As the village gossips about the groom's strange behavior, he tries to decide whether love is worth the risk of embarrassment and hurt. This book is a tale of love and fear, of pride and prejudice, and of the complex emotions that can arise when two people are brought together in the name of marriage. The author explores the depths of human nature, showing us how our fears can sometimes get the better of us, but also how love can conquer all. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780259463559_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780259463559
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780259463559
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar