Miss Caprice (eBook)

St. George Rathborne (1854-1938) was a prolific American author, known for his adventure novels, romances, and detective stories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While not as widely recognized in the modern literary canon, Rathborne's works were immensely popular during his lifetime, with an impressive output of over 300 novels under his own name and various pseudonyms including Harrison Adams and Marline Manley, among others. His narrative style often combined elements of action, intrigue, and romance, which resonated with the tastes of his time. 'Miss Caprice' is one of Rathborne's works that showcase his talent for crafting engaging romantic tales with an emphasis on character development and social settings. The book, with its clear prose and attention to descriptive detail, exemplifies Rathborne's ability to create vivid scenes and enduring characters that appealed to the readers of his era. Rathborne's literary contributions reflect the sensibilities of popular fiction of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, providing contemporary readers a window into the pastimes and preoccupations of his time. Though his name may not be as celebrated as some of his contemporaries, Rathborne's extensive bibliography and the entertainment value of his stories ensure that he maintains a place in the annals of American literary history.