Captn Davys Honeymoon (1893) is a novella by British author Hall Caine. Set on the Isle of Manthe proud British island where Caines father was bornthe story begins with the separation of Captn 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 societys shortcomings, this novella is a classic work of romantic comedy from one of Victorian Britains 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 Kinviga farmer and local Methodist leaderhis wife, and their daughter Nelly, in relative harmony. But when Davys 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 homea place and a people he thought...

Binding: Paperback;84 pages; Publisher: Mint Editions; Classification: FC; Weight: 221.6 g; Dimensions: 203 x 127

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