Red Lamp: A Play In Two Acts (1914)

The Red Lamp is a two-act play written by Hilliard Booth in 1914. The play is set in London and revolves around the life of a young woman named Nora, who works as a nursemaid for a wealthy family. Nora is unhappy with her job and her life, and she dreams of a better future for herself.One day, Nora meets a man named Jack, who offers her a job as a nurse in his hospital. Nora accepts the job, but soon realizes that Jack is not the kind and caring man she thought he was. Jack is actually a criminal who uses his hospital as a cover for his illegal activities.As the play progresses, Nora becomes more and more involved in Jack's criminal activities, and she begins to question her own morals and values. She is torn between her loyalty to Jack and her desire to do what is right.The Red Lamp is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores themes of morality, loyalty, and the consequences of our actions. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with audiences today.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.