The Play Actress

The Play Actress is a novel written by S. R. Crockett. The story revolves around a young woman named Marjory Crozier, who is a talented actress in the London theatre scene. Marjory is ambitious and determined to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She is also in love with a fellow actor named Jack, but their relationship is complicated by his own ambitions and the interference of a wealthy patron of the theatre.As Marjory rises to fame, she must navigate the challenges of the competitive theatre world, including jealous rivals and the pressures of celebrity. She also faces personal struggles, including a difficult family situation and the temptation to compromise her values in order to achieve success.The Play Actress is a vivid portrayal of the theatre scene in late 19th century London, with detailed descriptions of the costumes, sets, and performances of the era. It is a story of love, ambition, and the sacrifices that must be made in pursuit of one’s dreams.1895. Crockett, novelist, minister and journalist, whose lively sketches of Scottish ministers and congregations written with slightly sardonic humor were quite popular. His novels were also well received. The Play Actress begins: It was the preacher’s opening prayer. William Greig, elder, was in his place, and there was not a seat vacant in all that silent church. The Old Hundred had gone up to the throne of God with a grand rush, swinging from the hearts of these plain Scottish folk like the tramp of armies. William Greig always thought of his dead wife as they sang it, and of sitting by her side when the white cloths were laid in the Hill Kirk for the earthly communion.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.