All's Well That Ends Well

In this modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s "All's Well That Ends Well," Helena, a low-born ward of a countess, harbors unrequited love for Bertram, the countess' son, who remains indifferent to her. When Bertram departs for Paris to serve the ailing King of France, Helena follows, offering her healing services to the king. Facing skepticism, she pledges her life as collateral: if she fails, she will die, but if she succeeds, she will be allowed to choose a husband from the court. This unabridged edition captures the essence of the original drama in accessible modern English.