Lost Heirs - James W Stebbings

The Name Doyly Carte Is Recognised Throughout The World As A Consequence Of Richard Doyly Cartes Partnership With Gilbert And Sullivan, Which Produced The Fourteen Savoy Comic Operas During The Last Quarter Of The 19th Century. These In Turn Are Recognised As The Genesis Of 'the Musical' That Is Such An Important Part Of Commercial Theatre Today. It Was The Success Of These Operas That Paved The Way For Doyly Cartes Other Achievements, Building His Own Theatres And Establishing A Chain Of Luxury Hotels That Included The Savoy Hotel, Claridges And The Berkeley.behind These Achievements, However, Lay Stories Of Family Unhappiness, Strife And Tragedy.