Sylvandire

Set against the backdrop of 1840s Paris, the story follows Roger Tancred d'Anguilem as he battles for an inheritance against a corrupt opponent. A dubious lawyer offers a solution that involves marrying Sylvandire, a beautiful woman destined for another's desires. This play introduces themes of unjust imprisonment and revenge that Dumas would later explore in greater depth in his novels. With its blend of comedy and drama, it showcases Dumas's early exploration of complex moral dilemmas and personal sacrifice.