The Champion

By Tim Binding, Charles Egbert Craddock, Charles Egbert 1850-1922 Craddock

Book Overview

The Champion is a novel written by Charles Egbert Craddock. The book follows the story of a young man named Henry Colburn, who is a successful lawyer in New York City. However, Henry's life takes a dramatic turn when he is diagnosed with a serious illness that threatens to end his career and his life.Determined to make the most of his remaining time, Henry decides to travel to Europe, where he meets a group of young Americans who are studying art in Paris. Among them is a talented young artist named Kate Rayburn, who captures Henry's heart.As Henry and Kate fall in love, they must navigate the challenges of their respective careers and the disapproval of Kate's wealthy and conservative family. But when tragedy strikes, Henry is forced to confront his mortality and make a choice that will change his life forever.The Champion is a poignant and moving story about love, loss, and the power of the human spirit. Craddock's vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century Europe and the art world add depth and richness to the story, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054848922X
• ISBN13: 9780548489222
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"