"Jack Straw: A Farce in Three Acts" by William Somerset Maugham delivers a delightful romp through mistaken identities and social pretensions. The story follows Jack Straw, a witty and charming waiter who impersonates an aristocrat to woo the beautiful Ethel. Amid humorous misunderstandings and comedic entanglements, Jack navigates high society's quirks and class divides. Maugham's sharp dialogue and clever scenarios create a light-hearted yet incisive commentary on love, ambition, and the absurdities of social status.