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In Belle Moral: A Natural History, we are steeped in a world on the cusp between magic and art, and science and madness. Set in 1899 just outside Edinburgh, the play unfolds in the venerable estate known as Belle Moral, home to Pearl MacIsaac, an avid amateur paleontologist and proud "new woman"; her maiden Aunt Flora, a sweetly maternal figure who nonetheless keeps an iron-grip on her set of keys; and a staff of quirky household retainers who seem to know more than they are willing say. As Pearl steels herself for the reading of her late father's will and the inevitable arrival of her wayward younger brother, Victor, she also does her best to dismiss the sinister signs that her home may house another occupant...one whose existence her aunt and the good Doctor Reid seem determined to keep secret. This dark yet redemptive gothic comedy is a story both of family secrets that come to life, and the birth pangs of the modern era--but above all, it is truly a play of morals. Reaching out in two directions to reconcile the extremes of rationalism and romanticism, Belle Moral embraces a complex range of thought with Ann-Marie MacDonald's incisive insight and trademark wit. * * * * * * * * * * Copyright © 2005 A. M. MacDonald Holdings Inc. CAUTION: Professionals and amateurs are hereby warned that BELLE MORAL is subject to a royalty. It is fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and all British Commonwealth countries, and of all countries covered by the International Copyright Union, the Pan-American Copyright Convention, and the Universal Copyright Convention. All performance rights, including professional, amateur, motion picture, recitation, public reading, radio broadcasting, television, video or sound taping, all other forms of mechanical or electronic reproduction, such as information storage and retrieval systems and photocopying, and rights of translation into foreign languages, are strictly reserved. Inquiries concerning the performance rights should be directed as follows: Lorraine Wells and Company Talent Management Inc., 10 St. Mary Street, Suite 320, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1P9, (416) 413-1676 / fax (416) 413-1680. No library descriptions found. |
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The story takes place in Scotland in the family home of Victor and Pearl MacIsaac - a brother and sister and their aunt Flora. The time is the turn of the century. It is an exciting time for science, medicine, the arts. The family is together for the reading of the will of their father who has recently passed away. It is an interesting story - there are bizarre body parts, hysterical pregnancy, a dog no-one wants, homosexuality, marriage for the sake of appearance and strange goings-on in the attic.
I liked the dialogue. I thought it rang true - particularly between brother and sister. I did, however, find that reading the phonetically spelled Gaelic and the translation of same slowed me down a little. I am happy that I bought the book and am pleased to put it beside Ms. MacDonald's novels. However, I doubt I will re-read it. I will, however, welcome the opportunity to see the play! ( )