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Overview1918. Sir James Matthew, Baronet Barrie a Scottish journalist, playwright, and children's book writer who became world famous with his play and story about Peter Pan, the boy who lived in Never Land, had a war with Captain Hook, and would not grow up. Barrie's play, What Every Woman Knows, takes place in Scotland, where plain Maggie Wylie's family, fearing she may become a spinster, finances young John Shand's studies in return for his agreement to marry her in five years. Recognizing his ambitions, Maggie helps to guide his career without his realizing it. He honors his commitment, even though he does not feel real love for her as she does for him. Will he succumb to the wiles of young aristocratic beauty Sybil, or learn to appreciate Maggie's true worth? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Full Product DetailsAuthor: J. M. BarriePublisher: Kessinger Publishing Co Imprint: Kessinger Publishing Co Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.251kg ISBN: 9781417919925ISBN 10: 1417919922 Pages: 164 Publication Date: 11 January 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |