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Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon (Paperback)
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Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon (Paperback)
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Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon (1893) is a novella by British author Hall
Caine. Set on the Isle of Man-the proud British island where
Caine's father was born-the story begins with the separation of
Capt'n Davy from his wife Nelly after only ten days of marriage
following a heated argument over money. With humorous and emotional
dialogue enriched with an authentic Manx flavor, detailed portraits
of land and seascapes, and a critical eye for society's
shortcomings, this novella is a classic work of romantic comedy
from one of Victorian Britain's most successful writers. Born into
poverty, and orphaned at the age of fifteen, Davy Quiggin is taken
in by the Kinvig family in Ballavolley, Isle of Man. For several
years, Davy lives with Kinvig-a farmer and local Methodist
leader-his wife, and their daughter Nelly, in relative harmony. But
when Davy's love for Nelly is discovered by her parents, he is
forced to leave. Thus begins a life at sea that will take Davy
across the world to South America, where he becomes a steamboat
captain, amasses a sizable fortune, and achieves for himself a life
far surpassing his humble origins or his wildest dreams. Davy
returns home to marry Nelly, but finds himself wrapped up with a
crowd of old friends and acquaintances more than happy to indulge
his tastes for drinking and gambling. As his wealth disappears, and
as his marriage threatens to end before it even truly began, Davy
must find a way to adjust himself to life back home-a place and a
people he thought he knew so well. Meanwhile, Nelly is forced to
pick up the pieces of their relationship while navigating a
community that seems more intent on gossip than it does on mutual
aid. Hall Caine's Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon investigates the limits
of friendship, marriage, and society with a keen ear for the rhythm
of everyday speech and a sense of what makes us human. Although he
was one of the most famous and acclaimed authors of his time,
Caine's work remains relatively unknown today. With this edition,
it is hoped that Hall Caine once again receives not only the
attention he deserves, but the respect and admiration his work
demands. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Hall Caine's Capt'n Davy's
Honeymoon is a classic of English literature reimagined for modern
readers.
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