The Victor (1908)

By Richard Sill Holmes

Book Overview

The Victor is a historical fiction novel written by Richard Sill Holmes and published in 1908. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the life of a young man named Victor, who is born into poverty in France. Despite his humble beginnings, Victor possesses a natural talent for sword fighting and is determined to make a name for himself in the world.As he grows older, Victor becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of the French Revolution and finds himself fighting on both sides of the conflict. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Marie, who is also caught up in the revolution.The novel is a tale of love, ambition, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. It is a gripping and engaging story that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power.Overall, The Victor is a well-written and entertaining novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the French Revolution.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: 1166607844
• ISBN13: 9781166607845
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"