Northern Heiress, Or The Humors Of York

""The Northern Heiress, Or The Humors Of York"" is a comedic play written by Mary Davys and first performed at the New Theater in Lincoln's Inn Fields in 1716. The play is set in York and follows the story of a wealthy heiress named Arabella who is pursued by several suitors, including a Frenchman, an Irishman, and a local gentleman. Alongside the romantic plot, the play also satirizes the social customs and behaviors of the upper classes in 18th century England. With witty dialogue and humorous situations, ""The Northern Heiress"" is a classic example of Restoration comedy and a delightful read for fans of the genre.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.