02438cam a22003133u 4500 68169 UtSlPG 20260610134556.0 m cr n 260607r20221923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Farnol, Jeffery, 1878-1952 Sir John Dering: A romantic comedy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-05-25 Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Sir John Dering: A Romantic Comedy" by Jeffery Farnol is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story offers a blend of humor, romance, and adventure, centering around the character of Sir John Dering, who is portrayed as a charming yet troubled man navigating a world of societal expectations and personal demons. As he interacts with various characters, the narrative explores themes of love, honor, and the quest for redemption. The opening of the novel introduces a dramatic scene involving Sir John Dering, who is grappling with the aftermath of a deadly duel that has left him haunted by guilt and threatened by the vengeful spirit of the slain man's lover. This encounter sets the stage for Sir John's internal struggles as he reflects on his past and impending fate. Shortly after, the character of Hector, his friend and protector, enters the scene, urging John to confront the consequences of his reputation and lifestyle. Tension builds as the narrative shifts to a mysterious and romantic encounter with Lady Herminia, whose interactions with both her maid and Sir John deepen the plot, foreshadowing future entanglements and adventures as they navigate love and vengeance amidst the societal norms of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd., 1923 English fiction -- 20th century https://archive.org/details/sirjohnderingrom00farnuoft/page/n5 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68169 108988 108988