The Second Mrs. Tanqueray: A Play in Four Acts

By Pinero Arthur Wing

The Second Mrs. Tanqueray is a four-act play about a young widow, Paula, who marries a much older and wealthy man, Aubrey Tanqueray. Despite their love for each other, their marriage is met with disapproval from society and his daughter, Ellean. Paula's past as a former mistress is revealed, leading to a tragic downfall.