Project Gutenberg 2010-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 299 Farnol, Jeffery 1878 1952 Farnol, John Jeffery Farnol, Jeffrey Farnol, Jack Our Admirable Betty: A Romance Produced by Al Haines "Our Admirable Betty: A Romance" by Jeffery Farnol is a historical romance novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Major John D'Arcy, a battle-hardened soldier with a past, and the charming Lady Elizabeth Carlyon, also known as "Betty." The plot revolves around their developing relationship amidst a backdrop of society and the whimsical distractions of life, with elements of humor and adventure infused into their encounters. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Major D'Arcy as he grapples with his mundane life after years of service, contemplating his solitary existence in a grand manor. The opening scenes depict a lively interaction between the Major and his bumbling yet loyal Sergeant, Zebedee Tring, who expresses admiration for the Major’s bravery and recounts the missing cherries from the Major’s favorite tree, indicating a theft. Their conversation hints at a hint of melancholy and nostalgia, tackling themes of companionship and lost vitality while setting the stage for the arrival of the enchanting Lady Betty. This introduction establishes a whimsical tone, reflecting the characters' quirks while foreshadowing their intricate interactions that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Mate selection -- Fiction Courtship -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Adventure 711869 2025-07-13T13:22:36.408407 text/html 705391 2021-01-06T23:36:59 text/html 341395 2025-07-13T13:22:48.306347 application/epub+zip 354256 2025-07-13T13:22:39.774442 application/epub+zip 341120 2025-07-13T13:22:38.379400 application/epub+zip 623451 2025-07-13T13:22:54.056334 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 606756 2025-07-13T13:22:47.269339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 566927 2022-09-15T10:45:49.016956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 624792 2025-07-13T13:22:32.928450 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 624649 2021-01-06T23:36:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19999 2025-07-13T13:22:54.186320 application/rdf+xml 13427 2025-07-13T13:22:38.902393 image/jpeg 3438 2025-07-13T13:22:38.639398 image/jpeg 243909 2021-01-06T23:36:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 252318 2021-01-06T23:36:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 329326 2025-07-13T13:22:36.457443 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia