English

The Thunderbolt

LibriVox recording of The Thunderbolt by Arthur Wing Pinero. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. Called "An episode in the history of a provincial family", where "their faults of manner and breeding are precisely the faults a reasonable, dispassionate person would have no difficulty in excusing." Edward, the wealthy black sheep of the family, has died. But how to divide the money when no will is found? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: James Mortimore: jonbuder Ann, his wife: valroth Stephen Mortimore: Greg Giordano Louisa, his wife: Claudia Caldi Thaddeus Mortimore: ToddHW Phyllis, his wife: Sonia Joyce, the Thaddeus Mortimores' daughter: ShrimpPhish Cyril, the Thaddeus Mortimores' son: dc Colonel Ponting: Craig Franklin Rose, his wife, nee Mortimore: Belinda Loveday Helen Thornhill: Agnes Robert Behr The Rev. George Trist: Beeswaxcandle Mr. Vallance, solicitor, of Singlehampton: Tomas Peter Mr. Elkin, solicitor, of Linchpool: Adrian Stephens Mr. Denyer, a house-agent: Alan Mapstone Heath, a man-servant: David Purdy A servant girl at Nelson Villas: Elizabeth Copnall Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Editing: ToddHW For further information, including links to online text, reader info

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