An Ideal Husband
by Oscar Wilde
“In a world of perfect reputations, the truth is the ultimate scandal.”
Sir Robert Chiltern’s flawless reputation is pushed to the brink when a mysterious woman arrives with a secret that could shatter his political career. Set against the glittering backdrop of Victorian high society, Oscar Wilde’s biting comedy explores the dangerous distance between public masks and private truths.
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