Le nabab

Le nabab is a three-act opéra comique by Fromental Halévy to a libretto by Eugène Scribe.

The title refers to a Nawab or Indian notable.

The Commissioner, Lord Evendale, bored with his life and especially with his wife, contemplates suicide.

In England, Evendale works in disguise for Dora's uncle and wins her heart.

Her bigamy frees Evendale to marry Dora.