The Lady and the Lord
Jan 2026 · Wildside Press LLC
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A struggling actress vanishes for months—only to reappear at a friend’s flat wearing Parisian furs and radiating wealth. What follows is a witty account of a daring transatlantic scheme born of sheer necessity and a thirty-shilling budget. Stranded in a high-end British hotel, the protagonist executes a masterful performance, convincing a suspicious attorney and a naive, red-headed aristocrat that she possesses inside information on the American stock market.
Through a series of “divine inspirations” and calculated social maneuvers, she orchestrates a gambling arrangement that benefits everyone involved while securing her own financial future. This classic tale of wit and deception proves that sometimes—especially when fortune is within reach—the most effective acting happens off the stage. The narrative highlights the contrast between rigid social structures and the adaptable spirit of a woman determined to escape a nomadic life.
A struggling actress vanishes for months—only to reappear at a friend’s flat wearing Parisian furs and radiating wealth. What follows is a witty account of a daring transatlantic scheme born of sheer necessity and a thirty-shilling budget. Stranded in a high-end British hotel, the protagonist exe...
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