"Captain Nicholas: A Modern Comedy" by Hugh Walpole is a fast-paced and fun book that follows Captain Nicholas. This gallant and charming man can be dubbed a social pirate for his ability to use ill-gotten gains to better his place in life and search for riches. In this tale, readers are taken on a romp of an adventure as he wreaks havoc on London's society, even changing the lives of a well-off family in the process.
