https://www.spreaker.com/show/bold-stroke-for-a-husband-a-by-hannah-coA Bold Stroke for a Husband by Hannah Cowley is a comedic play first performed in 1783. The story follows Olivia, a young woman determined to marry for love rather than obey her controlling father’s wishes. To secure her happiness, she devises a clever scheme involving disguise and deception. Meanwhile, various romantic entanglements and misunderstandings unfold, highlighting themes of female agency, wit, and social expectations. With sharp dialogue and humorous twists, the play critiques traditional gender roles while celebrating love and intelligence. Ultimately, Olivia’s cunning ensures a satisfying and triumphant resolution. Summary by Dream Audio Books]]>enComedyCopyright Dream Audio Bookshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7d949d91fecd7a6f2431cc6b65612e86.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/bold-stroke-for-a-husband-a-by-hannah-coWed, 05 Aug 2026 10:50:02 +0000Hannah CowleyDream Audio Booksfeeds@dreamaudiobooks.com"Plays, where the scene is placed in a foreign country, particularly when that country is Spain, have a license to present certain improbabilities to the audience, without incurring the danger of having them called such; and the authoress, by the...A Bold Stroke for a Husband by Hannah Cowley is a comedic play first performed in 1783. The story follows Olivia, a young woman determined to marry for love rather than obey her controlling father’s wishes. To secure her happiness, she devises a clever scheme involving disguise and deception. Meanwhile, various romantic entanglements and misunderstandings unfold, highlighting themes of female agency, wit, and social expectations. With sharp dialogue and humorous twists, the play critiques traditional gender roles while celebrating love and intelligence. Ultimately, Olivia’s cunning ensures a satisfying and triumphant resolution. Summary by Dream Audio Books]]>falsea3421b9a-0bb2-5f8e-8512-e81fe16cd271serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bold-stroke-for-a-husband-act-1--57150088Act I: The Scheme Begins – Victoria devises her bold plan to outwit Don Carlos and reclaim her independence. The city of Madrid becomes the perfect backdrop for a plot full of hidden identities.
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57150088Wed, 04 Oct 2023 23:25:00 +0000Hannah Cowleyhttps://dreamaudiobooks.com/a-bold-stroke-for-a-husband/ The Scheme Begins – Victoria devises her bold plan to outwit Don Carlos and reclaim her independence. The city of Madrid becomes the perfect backdrop for a plot full of hidden identities....Act I: The Scheme Begins – Victoria devises her bold plan to outwit Don Carlos and reclaim her independence. The city of Madrid becomes the perfect backdrop for a plot full of hidden identities.
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]]>2168audible,audiblebooks,audiobook,audiobooks,audiobookstagram,book,bookaddict,booklover,booknerd,bookreview,booksofinstagram,bookstagram,bookstagrammer,bookworm,ebook,fiction,h,kindle,reading,spotifyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bold-stroke-for-a-husband-act-2--57149776Act II: Masks and Manipulations – Disguised as a man, Victoria enters Don Carlos’ household. She begins sowing confusion and gathering secrets, playing each character like a game of chess. Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57149776Wed, 04 Oct 2023 23:45:00 +0000Hannah Cowleyhttps://dreamaudiobooks.com/a-bold-stroke-for-a-husband/Masks and Manipulations – Disguised as a man, Victoria enters Don Carlos’ household. She begins sowing confusion and gathering secrets, playing each character like a game of chess....Act II: Masks and Manipulations – Disguised as a man, Victoria enters Don Carlos’ household. She begins sowing confusion and gathering secrets, playing each character like a game of chess. Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>2183audible,audiblebooks,audiobook,audiobooks,audiobookstagram,book,bookaddict,booklover,booknerd,bookreview,booksofinstagram,bookstagram,bookstagrammer,bookworm,ebook,fiction,h,kindle,reading,spotifyfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bold-stroke-for-a-husband-act-3--57149773Act III: Alliances and Confessions – Emotions rise and loyalties are tested. Don Julio starts to suspect something deeper is at play, as Victoria’s clever ruse starts to unravel the truth behind the men around her. Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57149773Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:05:00 +0000Hannah Cowleyhttps://dreamaudiobooks.com/a-bold-stroke-for-a-husband/Alliances and Confessions – Emotions rise and loyalties are tested. Don Julio starts to suspect something deeper is at play, as Victoria’s clever ruse starts to unravel the truth behind the men...Act III: Alliances and Confessions – Emotions rise and loyalties are tested. Don Julio starts to suspect something deeper is at play, as Victoria’s clever ruse starts to unravel the truth behind the men around her. Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>1984audible,audiblebooks,audiobook,audiobooks,audiobookstagram,book,bookaddict,booklover,booknerd,bookreview,booksofinstagram,bookstagram,bookstagrammer,bookworm,ebook,fiction,h,kindle,reading,spotifyfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bold-stroke-for-a-husband-act-4--57149772Act IV: The Heart Revealed – Victoria's disguise becomes more difficult to maintain. As love and pride collide, she must decide whether the risk is worth the emotional cost of exposure. Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57149772Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:25:00 +0000Hannah Cowleyhttps://dreamaudiobooks.com/a-bold-stroke-for-a-husband/The Heart Revealed – Victoria's disguise becomes more difficult to maintain. As love and pride collide, she must decide whether the risk is worth the emotional cost of exposure....Act IV: The Heart Revealed – Victoria's disguise becomes more difficult to maintain. As love and pride collide, she must decide whether the risk is worth the emotional cost of exposure. Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>1559audible,audiblebooks,audiobook,audiobooks,audiobookstagram,book,bookaddict,booklover,booknerd,bookreview,booksofinstagram,bookstagram,bookstagrammer,bookworm,ebook,fiction,h,kindle,reading,spotifyfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bold-stroke-for-a-husband-act-5--57149775Act V: The Triumph of Wit – Truths come to light, reputations are restored (or ruined), and Victoria’s boldness earns her a satisfying and surprising victory. The curtain closes on justice, romance, and poetic retribution. Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57149775Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:45:00 +0000Hannah Cowleyhttps://dreamaudiobooks.com/a-bold-stroke-for-a-husband/The Triumph of Wit – Truths come to light, reputations are restored (or ruined), and Victoria’s boldness earns her a satisfying and surprising victory. The curtain closes on justice, romance, and...Act V: The Triumph of Wit – Truths come to light, reputations are restored (or ruined), and Victoria’s boldness earns her a satisfying and surprising victory. The curtain closes on justice, romance, and poetic retribution. Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>2204audible,audiblebooks,audiobook,audiobooks,audiobookstagram,book,bookaddict,booklover,booknerd,bookreview,booksofinstagram,bookstagram,bookstagrammer,bookworm,ebook,fiction,h,kindle,reading,spotifyfalse5full