Moll Davis by Bernard Capes (1896)
Moll Davis is a novel written by Bernard Capes and published in 1908. The story follows the life of Moll Davis, a young woman who is forced to leave her home after her father's death and must navigate the challenges of living on her own in London. Along the way, she encounters various characters, including a wealthy man named Sir John who becomes infatuated with her and tries to win her hand in marriage. Despite his efforts, Moll remains independent and true to herself, refusing to be swayed by Sir John's advances. The novel explores themes of gender roles, class, and the struggle for independence in early 20th-century England.
By Bernard Capes · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Biographical fiction · 18 chapters · 78,620 words
First lines
Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 "The Mischief" Inn. It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses. At the level of the first story ran a railed wooden balcony, common to all the bedrooms behind; and in the yard below were rough benches and trestle-tables disposed about, where customers might forgather to discuss, over their pipes and purl, such topics as went seasonably with them -- it might be his popular Majesty's latest roguery, or "Old Mob's," almost as great a thief and favourite.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Bernard Capes
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Biographical fiction, Drama
- Length: 78,620 words
- Structure: 18 chapters, 2,128 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book tells the story of Moll Davis, a historical figure who was an actress and mistress of Charles II of England, indicating that the book fits best into the genre of historical fiction.
- Romance — A significant part of the plot details the romantic exploits and relationships of the titular character, hence it could be classified under the romance genre.
- Biographical fiction — The story is based on an actual historical figure, but liberties have been taken with the facts and circumstances for narrative purposes, thus making it a biographical fiction.
- Drama — The life of Moll Davis contains dramatic moments of high emotion and character conflict, qualifying this book also as a drama.
Tags
Romance · Historical Fiction · Adventure · Literary Fiction · 18th Century · English Literature · Pirates · Shipwrecks · Love Story · Tragedy · Mystery · Suspense
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XVI
- CHAPTER XVII
- CHAPTER XVIII