Pomander Walk

"Pomander Walk" by Louis Napoleon Parker is a comedy written in 1910. Set along the Thames in 1805, this plotless, villain-free play unfolds over nine days in a charming crescent of houses. Two young lovers navigate obstacles toward happiness while three other couples discover unexpected romance. From an eye-patched admiral to a mysterious widow, from a hunchback violinist to a pushy heiress, the colorful residents of Pomander Walk experience joy, secrets, and awakening hearts in this ensemble piece about the comedy of human connection.

Pomander Walk, by Louis Napoleon Parker. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #47925.