Venus Observed (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780573019234)

Resigning himself to the autumn of his life, the Duke prepares to seek a wife from three of his former mistresses, selected by his son, following the tradition of Paris by offering an apple to the chosen one. However when a radiant young girl, Perpetua arrives. The Duke snatches the apple and offers it to her, but she draws on a pistol and shatters it. Her father the agent wishes her to marry the Duke, but the latter resigns himself to marrying the mistress who really loves him.-4 women, 6 men

Author: Christopher Fry
ISBN-10: 0573019231
ISBN-13: 9780573019234
Publisher: Samuel French
Language: English
Published: 12/31/1981
Pages: 90
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.19d