Engaged
'Engaged' Summary
Cheviot Hill, a young man of property, is engaged to Belinda Treherne. However, Cheviot is also in love with Minnie, Symperson's daughter. When Belinda discovers Cheviot's love for Minnie, she breaks off their engagement. Cheviot is heartbroken, but he eventually realizes that he is better off without Belinda. He marries Minnie, and they live happily ever after.Book Details
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W. S. Gilbert
England
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan, which produced fourteen comic operas. The most f...
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