Publisher's Synopsis
Devonshire Cream is a comedic play written by Eden Phillpotts, set in the idyllic English countryside. The story revolves around the eccentric and wealthy Lady Bodmin, who has invited her estranged husband, Sir John Bodmin, to her estate for the weekend. The couple's bickering and misunderstandings are further complicated by the arrival of their daughter, her fianc�����, and a group of their friends. As the weekend progresses, secrets are revealed, tensions rise, and hilarity ensues. The play explores themes of love, marriage, and family dynamics in a witty and charming manner. With its colorful characters and clever dialogue, Devonshire Cream is a delightful and entertaining read for fans of comedic literature.1925. Act I Scene: The great barn at Coombe Farm. A building complete in itself and situated fifty yards from the dwelling-house. The main doors face south, and when open reveal the farmyard and the Moor beyond...The barn is being decorated for the silver wedding of Elias and Amy Widecombe, and the decorations approach completion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
