Victor's Triumph by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth

"Victor's Triumph" by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative likely revolves around themes of love, deception, and societal expectations, focusing on characters entangled in complex relationships. Central to the story is Mary Grey, a young woman with a troubled past who attempts to secure her place in society while navigating the consequences of her earlier choices, which continue to haunt her. The opening portion establishes a dramatic atmosphere, beginning with a conversation between Mary Grey and an aged clergyman who is aware of her tumultuous history. As Mary seeks to manipulate the clergyman's affections and secure his silence about her past, the reader learns of her vulnerability and desperation. Concurrently, Laura Lytton, a close friend of Mary, prepares to return to her family, highlighting the contrasting dynamics between their lives. Through these interactions, the setting is established as one of both kindness and underlying tension, foreshadowing potential conflicts that revolve around identity, concealment, and the search for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899
Title Victor's Triumph
Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend
Credits Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 29729
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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