What do you think?
Rate this book
My Lady Caprice
I sat fishing. I had not caught anything, of course-I rarely do, nor am I fond of fishing in the very smallest degree, but I fished assiduously all the same, because circumstances demanded it. It had all come about through Lady Warburton, Lisbeth's maternal aunt. Who Lisbeth is you will learn if you trouble to read these veracious narratives-suffice it for the present that she has been an orphan from her youth up, with no living relative save her married sister Julia and her Aunt (with a capital A)-the Lady Warburton aforesaid.
138 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1906
6 people are currently reading
45 people want to read
About the author
Jeffery Farnol
418 books30 followersJohn Jeffery Farnol was born in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK, son of Kate Jeffery and Henry John Farnol, a factory-employed brass-founder. The marriage had three more children, two boys and a girl.] He was brought up in London and Kent. He attended the Westminster School of Art, after he had lost his job in a Birmingham metal-working firm.
In 1900 he married Blanche Wilhelmina Victoria Hawley (1883–1955), the 16 years old daughter of the noted New York scenic artist H. Hughson Hawley; they moved to the United States, where he found work as a scene painter. The marriage had a daughter, Gillian Hawley. He returned to England around 1910, and settled in Eastbourne, Sussex. In 1938, he divorced and remarried with Phyllis Mary Clarke on 20 May, and adopted her daughter, Charmian Jane.
On 9 August 1952, he died aged 73 in Eastbourne, after a long battle with cancer.
Farnol published his first romance novel My Lady Caprice in 1907. The success of his early novels led Farnol toeventually become a professional writer. He produced around 40 novels and volumes of stories, and some non-fiction and children's books. His last book was completed by his second wife Phyllis.
From Wikipedia
In 1900 he married Blanche Wilhelmina Victoria Hawley (1883–1955), the 16 years old daughter of the noted New York scenic artist H. Hughson Hawley; they moved to the United States, where he found work as a scene painter. The marriage had a daughter, Gillian Hawley. He returned to England around 1910, and settled in Eastbourne, Sussex. In 1938, he divorced and remarried with Phyllis Mary Clarke on 20 May, and adopted her daughter, Charmian Jane.
On 9 August 1952, he died aged 73 in Eastbourne, after a long battle with cancer.
Farnol published his first romance novel My Lady Caprice in 1907. The success of his early novels led Farnol toeventually become a professional writer. He produced around 40 novels and volumes of stories, and some non-fiction and children's books. His last book was completed by his second wife Phyllis.
From Wikipedia
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
March 20, 2015
I'm baffled. How did Farnol go from this gentle, sweet story to Winds of Change?
Dick is a poor young man with an unfortunate habit of being a boy's best friend (better known as the Imp), to his own detriment. He gets turned into Little John, The Black Knight, a pirate and even an Injun.
It kind of reminded me of Station Jim. There was the incorrigible Imp, the young man who was always getting into scrapes in front of his lady love and Lisbeth, who tried her very best to appear serious and annoyed, but just couldn't manage it.
It's a comical and fun romp, I wouldn't recommend it as a first Farnol since it is so different from his others. If you like The Money Moon, you would most likely enjoy this. I don't think its as well worked out, but it does have a more likable heroine. The only complaint I have is that all the misunderstandings could easily have been cleared if the characters gave each other the chance to speak.
My favorite memory from this book is the runaway boat…
G rating, a few Ds, nothing else. Note: If this story hadn't made me laugh a few times it would have been 3 1/2
Dick is a poor young man with an unfortunate habit of being a boy's best friend (better known as the Imp), to his own detriment. He gets turned into Little John, The Black Knight, a pirate and even an Injun.
It kind of reminded me of Station Jim. There was the incorrigible Imp, the young man who was always getting into scrapes in front of his lady love and Lisbeth, who tried her very best to appear serious and annoyed, but just couldn't manage it.
It's a comical and fun romp, I wouldn't recommend it as a first Farnol since it is so different from his others. If you like The Money Moon, you would most likely enjoy this. I don't think its as well worked out, but it does have a more likable heroine. The only complaint I have is that all the misunderstandings could easily have been cleared if the characters gave each other the chance to speak.
My favorite memory from this book is the runaway boat…
G rating, a few Ds, nothing else. Note: If this story hadn't made me laugh a few times it would have been 3 1/2
August 14, 2017
The Chronicles of the Imp, more commonly known as My Lady Caprice was a very light romance novel centering on Dick trying to woo Lisbeth into choosing him over another with more prospects. Dick strikes up a sort of friendship with Lisbeth's nephew known as the imp. Dick uses the imp to get closer to Lisbeth, but he really does enjoy the little guy. Very cute story and wonderful scenery description!
February 26, 2020
I simply prefer longer books; this was a novella.
March 4, 2024
Fun story
Jeffery Farrol has the best stories. This has great characters, a great storyline, good humor, and a sweet love story. This was a pleasure to read. Wahr a fun story.
Jeffery Farrol has the best stories. This has great characters, a great storyline, good humor, and a sweet love story. This was a pleasure to read. Wahr a fun story.
June 13, 2010
Farnol wrote a fine ripping yarn and this is a good example of his work: Regency setting, unconventional female protagonist, well-defined and interesting villains. Well worth tracking down.
February 22, 2014
One of his early books, and it is fun and light-hearted.
September 21, 2013
4.5 Stars. Another book by Farnol that I enjoyed reading. I love The Imp, what a fun and entertaining character.
February 29, 2016
A fun, light-hearted romance. Not so much romance really but more of a romp with the Imp. So funny.
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews