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Pomander Walk

by Louis Napoleon Parker

Illustrated by J. Scott Williams

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"Pomander Walk" by Louis Napoleon Parker is a comedy written in 1910. Set along the Thames in 1805, this plotless, villain-free play unfolds over nine days in a charming crescent of houses. Two young lovers navigate obstacles toward happiness while three other couples discover unexpected romance. From an eye-patched admiral to a mysterious widow, from a hunchback violinist to a pushy heiress, the colorful residents of Pomander Walk experience joy, secrets, and awakening hearts in this ensemble piece about the comedy of human connection.

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