Fictional CharacterAmericanFictional — The Hidden Hand (1859)
Capitola Black
Heroine of 'The Hidden Hand,' pioneering independent female character
Biography
The spirited heroine of E.D.E.N. Southworth's 1859 serial novel 'The Hidden Hand,' known for her wit, bravery, and defiance of Victorian gender conventions.
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
American
Appears In
The Hidden Hand (1859)
Thinking about the name
Captola
American origin
“A unique feminized form of Captain, adding the -ola suffix to create a vintage, almost Victorian-era flavor. The name has an eccentric charm and literary quality, suggesting independence and a spirited temperament.”