Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon

"Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon" by Hall Caine is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Capt'n Davy Quiggin and his wife, Ellen Kinvig, exploring themes of love, misunderstanding, and social class. Following their quick marriage, the newlyweds find themselves in a tumultuous relationship, plagued by accusations and societal expectations that lead them to separate during their honeymoon. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to Capt'n Davy and Ellen, vividly depicting their fiercely emotional exchange that reveals the tensions in their marriage. Capt'n Davy, a rugged Manx sea-dog, grapples with the pressure of wealth and identity upon returning after years at sea, while Ellen, his wife, struggles with feelings of inadequacy and societal expectations. As they quarrel about their respective roles and perceptions, the narrative sets the stage for both characters' journeys of self-discovery amidst the influences of education, money, and pride. Their separation shortly after marriage hints at the deeper issues that will unfold throughout the story, inviting readers into a poignant exploration of love and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine, usually known as Hall Caine, was a British novelist, dramatist, short story writer, poet and critic of the late 19th and early 20th century. Caine's popularity during his lifetime was unprecedented. He wrote 15 novels on subjects of adultery, divorce, domestic violence, illegitimacy, infanticide, religious bigotry and women's rights, became an international literary celebrity, and sold a total of ten million books. Caine was the most highly paid novelist of his day. The Eternal City is the first novel to have sold over a million copies worldwide. In addition to his books, Caine is the author of more than a dozen plays and was one of the most commercially successful dramatists of his time; many were West End and Broadway productions. Caine adapted seven of his novels for the stage. He collaborated with leading actors and managers, including Wilson Barrett, Viola Allen, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Louis Napoleon Parker, Mrs Patrick Campbell, George Alexander, and Arthur Collins. Most of Caine's novels were adapted into silent black and white films. A. E. Coleby's 1923 18,454 feet, nineteen-reel film The Prodigal Son became the longest commercially made British film. Alfred Hitchcock's 1929 film The Manxman, is Hitchcock's last silent film.