Sir John Dering by Jeffery Farnol
The novel revolves around the life of Sir John Dering, a young nobleman who returns to England after years abroad and becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and power struggles. Sir John's family has been ruined by his father's reckless spending, and he must navigate the treacherous landscape of 17th-century English society to restore their fortunes. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters including beautiful women, cunning politicians, and ruthless rivals. As Sir John navigates this world, he must confront his own flaws and weaknesses in order to emerge victorious. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption as Sir John struggles to find his place within the aristocracy. Throughout the book, Farnol's vivid descriptions of 17th-century England bring the era to life, immersing readers in a world of intrigue and deception.
By Jeffery Farnol · First published 1925 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 48 chapters · 135,423 words
First lines
Sir John Dering, at loss for a rhyme, paused in the throes of composition to flick a speck of dust from snowy ruffle, to glance from polished floor to painted ceiling, to survey his own reflection in the mirror opposite, noting with a critical eye all that pertained to his exquisite self, the glossy curls of his great, black periwig, the graceful folds of full-skirted, embroidered coat, his sleek silk stockings and dainty, gold-buckled shoes; and discovering naught in his resplendent person to cavil at, turned back to his unfinished manuscript, sighing plaintively.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jeffery Farnol
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 135,423 words
- Structure: 48 chapters, 4,033 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical context, exploring themes and events relevant to that time period.
- Adventure — The plot involves quests and challenges faced by the protagonist, emphasizing exploration and excitement.
- Romance — The story includes romantic elements and relationships that are central to character development and plot progression.
- Drama — The work features intense character interactions and emotional conflicts that drive the narrative.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Regency Era · English Literature · Novel · Classic · Love Story · Social Class · Marriage of Convenience · Family Drama · Coming of Age
Contents
- Which Introduces the Dog with a Bad Name
- Which Describes a Fortuitous but Fateful Meeting
- Telleth of Mrs. Rose, the Guileful Innocent
- Sheweth the Wicked Dering in a New Rôle
- The Allure of Simplicity: Moonlight and an Elopement
- Of Souls, Solitude and a Dusty Road
- Which Introduces my Lord Sayle and the Clash of Steel
- Of a Post-Chaise, Iniquity and a Grandmother
- Describes the Adventures of the _true Believer_
- Further Concerning the Same
- Of an Altruistic Scot
- Describeth the Duplicity of Innocence
- Concerning the Advent of John Derwent
- How the Man of Sentiment Sentimentalised in a Ditch
- Which Introduces a Frieze Coat and its Wearer, One George Potter
- Describes a Scandalous Item of Fashionable Intelligence and the Consequences Thereof
- How Sir John Dering Came Back to Mayfair
- How Sir John Dering Went a-Wooing
- Tells how Sir John Went "Bear-Baiting"
- How Sir John Pledged his Word: with some Description of the Properties of Snuff
- Of George Potter, his Whistle
- My Lady Herminia Barrasdaile Weaves Webs for an Unwary He
- How George Potter Circumvented the Preventives
- Of Mr. Bunkle and the Room with Five Doors
- Telleth how Sir John Beheld the Ghost
- Concerns itself Mainly with the "Morning after"
- Telleth how Mr. Derwent Began his Wooing
- Telleth how my Lady Adopted a Fairy Godmother
- Giveth some Descriptions of a Tea-Drinking
- In which Sir John Receives a Warning
- Being a Chapter of no Great Consequence
- Telleth how Sir John Dering Went a-Wooing
- Which, Among other Small Matters, Telleth of a Snuff-Box
- Concerns itself with One of the Many Mysteries of the ‘Market Cross Inn'
- Being the Shortest in this Book
- Which Contains further Mention of a Certain Snuff-Box
- Which Giveth some Description of a Murderer's Hat
- Of the Terror by Night
- How they Warned Captain Sharkie Nye
- Describes, Among other Things, how my Lady Trampled Triumphantly at Last
- Telleth of the Duel on Dering Tye
- Mr. Dumbrell Mediates
- In which Sir John Devotes himself to the Muse
- In which the Ghost Flits to Good Purpose
- Which, as the Reader Observes, Begins and Ends with my Lord Sayle
- Tells how Sir John Dering Fled the down-Country
- Telleth how my Lady Herminia Barrasdaile Went a-Wooing
- Which is, Happily, the Last