Description

The Silver King is a dramatic play written by Henry Arthur Jones and first published in 1907. The play is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a man named Wilfred Denver, who is falsely accused of embezzlement and forced to flee from his home in England. Denver changes his identity and becomes the Silver King, a notorious criminal who is feared and admired by many. However, his past catches up with him and he is forced to face the consequences of his actions. The play explores themes of justice, redemption, and the consequences of one's actions. It is divided into five acts and features a cast of complex characters, including Denver's wife and daughter, his former employer, and a detective who is determined to bring him to justice. The Silver King is a classic example of Victorian-era melodrama and remains a popular play in modern times.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.