Nigel Or The Crown Jewels: A Play In Five Acts (1823)

""Nigel or The Crown Jewels"" is a play written by Isaac Pocock and first performed in 1823. The play is set in the 17th century and tells the story of Nigel, a young Scottish nobleman who is falsely accused of stealing the Crown Jewels of England. Nigel must clear his name and prove his innocence, while also navigating the political and romantic intrigues of the court. Along the way, he falls in love with Lady Eveline, the daughter of the Duke of Buckingham, but their relationship is threatened by the machinations of the villainous Sir Marmaduke Mutton. The play features a cast of colorful characters, including King Charles II, the Duke of York, and the famous highwayman Dick Turpin. ""Nigel or The Crown Jewels"" is a classic example of 19th-century melodrama, with its high-stakes plot, larger-than-life characters, and dramatic twists and turns.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.