Project Gutenberg 2023-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 228 Capes, Bernard 1854 1918 Capes, B. E. J. Capes, Bernard Edward Joseph Moll Davis: a comedy $aUnited Kingdom :$bGEORGE ALLEN & UNWIN LTD.,$c1916. an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "Moll Davis: A Comedy" by Bernard Capes is a historical fiction work written in the early 20th century. The book is set in 1661, during the Restoration period of England, and follows the vibrant and spirited character of Moll Davis, a young woman entangled in a web of intrigue, romance, and comedy. The narrative revolves around Moll's experiences at "The Mischief" Inn, where she navigates relationships with various characters, including the cavalier George Hamilton and the inn's landlord, while seeking both freedom from her debts and her place in society. The beginning of the story introduces the lively atmosphere of "The Mischief" Inn, a place bustling with travelers and local figures. Moll Davis has just arrived in London, having overstayed her welcome due to her inability to pay for her stay. As she engages in playful banter with the inn's patrons, particularly George Hamilton, it becomes evident that she possesses a charming wit and a cunning nature. Throughout these interactions, the audience gets a glimpse of her vibrant personality and her ambitions, hinting at the comedic and dramatic events that will unfold as she seeks to make her way in a chaotic world filled with allure and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/12142690 20230103130802capes 1916 gb Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Historical fiction Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 423960 2025-07-27T12:58:02.190110 text/html 401650 2024-10-19T03:24:55 text/html 295944 2025-07-27T12:58:07.737088 application/epub+zip 302001 2025-07-27T12:58:03.074091 application/epub+zip 235717 2025-07-27T12:58:02.663085 application/epub+zip 430224 2025-07-27T12:58:11.397069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 409233 2025-07-27T12:58:07.346080 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389771 2025-07-27T12:58:00.997107 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 369957 2024-10-19T03:24:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16717 2025-07-27T12:58:11.558045 application/rdf+xml 10955 2025-07-27T12:58:02.779068 image/jpeg 1816 2025-07-27T12:58:02.722082 image/jpeg 288805 2025-07-27T12:58:02.227102 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