Capricious Caroline

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rowlands, Effie Adelaide, 1866-1936

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Capricious Caroline" by Effie Adelaide Rowlands is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the intriguing character of Camilla Lancing, a woman navigating the complexities of her emotions, social interactions, and personal dilemmas within her life. At the heart of the book is her relationship with Rupert Haverford, a man of newfound wealth whose straightforward nature both fascinates and frustrates her as he enters her world. The opening of the novel introduces Camilla as she embarks on a motor trip with Rupert Haverford through misty landscapes, which serves as a backdrop to their evolving relationship. As they drive, conversations reveal Camilla's capricious nature, her feelings of ennui, and her impulsive choices. The dynamics between them highlight her inner conflict regarding societal expectations, personal independence, and the hidden complexities of her character. The narrative paints a picture of contrasting lives-Camilla's glamorous yet troubled existence and Rupert's uncomplicated sincerity-setting the stage for the exploration of love, responsibility, and self-discovery that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Andrew Sly and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net, produced from scans provided by Al Haines.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2010-10-30