02289cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500110014326400510015430000470020533600260025233700260027833800360030450000310034050800480037152013520041953400450177165300390181665300230185565300250187885600430190399900170194611584UtSlPG20260610133257.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aGibbs, George,d1870-194210aMadcap 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-01  aThis eBook was produced by Carolyn Derkatch  a"Madcap" by George Gibbs is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Hermia Challoner, a spirited heiress with a penchant for adventure who frequently clashes with the expectations of high society. As she navigates her way through various social interactions—including encounters with the enigmatic artist John Markham—Hermia’s character unfolds against a backdrop of wealth, individuality, and the tension between societal norms and personal desires.  The opening of the novel introduces us to Hermia and her maid, Titine, as Hermia energetically prepares for her day after a late-night escapade and an exhilarating ride on a "violent horse." Hermia's carefree and slightly reckless attitude showcases her spirited nature, while her dialogue with Titine presents a comedic yet revealing take on her character. When she later meets her friends, including the Countess Olga Tcherny, their conversation delves into themes of beauty, independence, and the social expectations placed on wealthy women. The narrative highlights Hermia's struggle between embracing her desires and conforming to societal pressures, making it clear that her dynamic with Markham will play a significant role in her journey of self-discovery and challenge the conventions of her world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction  aArtists -- Fiction  aHeiresses -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11584  c53030d53030