The Stolen Heiress; or, The Salamanca Doctor Outplotted. A Comedy

Name: The Stolen Heiress; or, The Salamanca Doctor Outplotted. A Comedy
Author: Susanna Centlivre

By Susanna Centlivre

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A comic stage play revolves around a father's elaborate ruse to boost his daughter's prospects by pretending his son has died and courting a wealthy match for her while she loves a poor ward. Disguises, secret identities, intercepted messages, and social posturing produce misunderstandings and comic complications. A pedantic Salamanca-educated suitor and scheming servants add farcical energy as loyalties and ambitions are exposed. The action moves through plotted deceptions toward reconciliations that uphold true attachments and satirize vanity, arranged marriage, and pretension in polite society.

About the Author

Susanna Centlivre

Susanna Centlivre was an influential English playwright and poet of the early 18th century, known for her sharp wit and keen observations of society. Her works often featured strong female characters and explored themes of love, marriage, and social intrigue. Among her notable plays are "The Busie Body," a comedy that highlights the complexities of human relationships, and "The Perjur'd Husband; or, The Adventures of Venice," which showcases her talent for blending humor with dramatic elements. Centlivre's contributions to the theatrical landscape of her time have left a lasting impact on English literature.