Careless Rapture

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"Careless Rapture" is a musical play written by Ivor Novello and first performed in London in 1936. The story is set in a fictional European kingdom called Murania and follows the love triangle between the handsome Prince Felix, his fiancée Princess Helene, and a beautiful commoner named Sybil. As Prince Felix prepares to marry Princess Helene, he meets Sybil and falls in love with her. Meanwhile, Sybil has attracted the attention of the villainous Duke de St. Maure, who seeks to ruin her reputation and prevent her from marrying the prince. Despite the obstacles, Prince Felix and Sybil eventually find a way to be together, and the play ends with a grand wedding celebration. Along the way, there are several musical numbers, including the popular song "We'll Gather Lilacs."