{"product_id":"the-actor-manager-by-leonard-merrick-paperback","title":"The Actor-Manager, by Leonard Merrick (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis novel follows the struggles of Edward O'Farrell, an actor-manager determined to succeed in the competitive world of the London theater. As he juggles the demands of running a theater company, pursuing his artistic ambitions, and managing his personal relationships, O'Farrell faces both professional and personal challenges. Leonard Merrick's insightful portrayal of the theatrical world offers a rich exploration of ambition, artistic integrity, and the sacrifices required for success, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeonard Merrick (1864-1939) was an English writer who J. M. Barrie called \"the novelist's novelist\". Merrick's works, several of which were made into films, include \"The Actor-Manager \" \"The Quaint Companions \" \"The Worldlings \" \"Cynthia\" and others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184479142097,"sku":"9781434423283","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781434423283_FC.jpg?v=1784070949","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/the-actor-manager-by-leonard-merrick-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}