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

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

More by Bernard Capes

• The Will and the Way (1909)
• The Moon Stricken (1892)
• Jack and Jill (1887)
• The Vanishing House (1905)
• Dark Dignum (1908)
• William Tyrwhitt's "Copy" (1893)
• A Lazy Romance (1894)
• Black Venn (1924)
• All works by Bernard Capes