
Transcriber’s Note:
MONSIEUR D’OR A DRAMATIC FANTASY
THE CHARACTERS
THE PROLOG
SCENE I
SCENE II
SCENE III
SCENE IV
EPILOG
A glittering terrace beneath an echoing waltz sets the scene, where marble balustrades and exotic lanterns frame a circle of aristocrats drifting between ballroom and garden. Their laughter masks a subtle tension, as old fortunes and new obligations intersect in whispered conversations about custody, forbidden marriages, and the weight of legacy. This sumptuous opening paints a world of opulent excess, yet beneath the silk cushions an undercurrent of ambition begins to stir.
Soon the cast expands beyond the Dorr Villa, moving through a Swiss publishing house, a Versailles‑style chateau, and a secluded Balkan palace, each locale echoing the same glittering yet precarious social order. At the heart of this web is the enigmatic Monsieur D’Or, a figure whose reach hints at hidden bargains and secret motives. As the characters navigate their intertwined desires, listeners are drawn into a tapestry of intrigue where wealth, power, and mystery collide.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (203K characters)
Release date
2026-01-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1877–1960
A longtime Philadelphia educator and literary scholar, he wrote with a deep love of English letters and a teacher’s instinct for clarity. His work ranges from studies of Shakespeare and Coleridge to broader surveys that helped readers find their way into literature.
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