The Falls of Clyde is a two-act melodrama written by George Soane in 1817. The play is set in Scotland and tells the story of a young woman named Ellen who is forced to choose between two suitors, one of whom is her true love and the other of whom is a wealthy but cruel landowner. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, loyalties are tested, and tragedy strikes. The Falls of Clyde is a classic example of the melodramatic genre, with its heightened...