The Treasurers

The Treasurers: A Play is a dramatic work written by John Cooke and first published in 1842. The play is set in London and revolves around the story of two treasurers Mr. Hardman and Mr. Taper who are responsible for managing the finances of a wealthy merchant named Mr. Aubrey. However when Mr. Aubrey's son Charles returns from abroad with a gambling addiction and a large debt the treasurers must find a way to cover up his financial troubles and protect Mr. Aubrey's reputation.As the play unfolds a series of twists and turns ensue with the treasurers becoming embroiled in a web of deceit and corruption. Along the way they encounter a cast of colorful characters including a scheming lawyer a vengeful creditor and a beautiful but dangerous woman.Through its clever plot and witty dialogue The Treasurers explores themes of greed power and the corrupting influence of money. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to be studied and performed today offering a fascinating glimpse into the social and political landscape of nineteenth-century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.