96 pages
Published April 25, 1996 by Penguin Books Ltd.
Oscar Wilde's audacious drama of social scandal centres around the revelation of Mrs Arbuthnot's long-concealed secret. A house party is in full swing at Lady Hunstanton's country home, when it is announced that Gerald Arbuthnot has been appointed secretary to the sophisticated, witty Lord Illingworth. Gerald's mother stands in the way of his appointment, but fears to tell him why, for who will believe Lord Illingworth to be a man of no importance?
This was great, trademark Wilde wit throughout but the social commentary had a little more bite than I remember from him.
The fact the 'villain' is also be the wittiest, most intelligent and charming character was a very nice touch.
