By: Edward Sharpham (1576-1608)
Cupid's Whirligig by Edward Sharpham is a delightful and whimsical tale that follows the misadventures of a lovestruck young man named Hugo. Set in 16th century England, the story unfolds with humor and a touch of magic as Hugo tries to win the heart of his beloved, the fair Lady Anne.
The author's witty writing style and vivid descriptions bring the Elizabethan era to life, creating a charming and immersive reading experience. The characters, especially Hugo, are endearing and relatable, making it easy to become invested in their romantic escapades.
As Hugo navigates through various challenges and obstacles in his pursuit of love, readers are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions – from laughter to heartache to hope. Sharpham expertly weaves together themes of love, fate, and the unpredictability of human relationships, leaving readers pondering the complexities of the heart.
Overall, Cupid's Whirligig is a captivating and enchanting story that will resonate with readers of all ages. Sharpham's talent for storytelling shines through in this charming novel, making it a must-read for anyone looking for a light-hearted and heartfelt tale of love and adventure. Book Description: Cupid's Whirligig is a city comedy: a play in colloquial language dealing with the everyday life of London's citizens. A knight, Sir Timothy Troublesome, suspects his wife of cheating on him and, to prove that any children she bears are not his own, decides to 'geld' himself. Meanwhile, the young Lord Nonsuch dreams of bedding the knight's wife, and in disguise enters the Troublesomes' employ as a servant. Cupid descends from the heavens to cast a love spell on the citizens of London and, by the last act, one character loves another, who loves another, and so on until the last loves the first: a "Cupid's whirligig". The knight's faithful servant, Wages, hatches a plot to match each man with his proper wife. - Summary by Rob Board
Cast
Narrator: Chuck Williamson
Cupid: Beth Thomas
Old Lord Nonsuch: alanmapstone
Alderman Venter: ToddHW
Sir Timothy Troublesome: Jason in Panama
Lady Troublesome: Sonia
Master Correction: Nigel Fisher
Mistress Correction: Availle
Peg, the Lady Troublesome's Kinswoman: Khand
Nan, Old Venter's Daughter: Leanne Yau
Nucome, a Welsh Courtier: Phil Birss
A Boy, Nucome's Page: ScarlettG
Four Scholars: Stoofy
Young Lord Nonsuch: Tomas Peter
Master Exhibition, the Inns-a-Court Man: ToddHW
Wages, the Knight's Servingman: Rob Marland
Servingman: Owen Cook
Edited by: Rob Marland
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