The Wingless Victory (1907)

By Mary Patricia Willcocks

Book Overview

The Wingless Victory is a novel written by Mary Patricia Willcocks and first published in 1907. The story is set in England and follows the life of a young woman named Cynthia, who is born without the use of her legs. Despite her physical disability, Cynthia is determined to live a full and meaningful life and refuses to be defined by her condition.As the story progresses, Cynthia's strength and resilience are put to the test as she faces various challenges, including societal prejudices and the limitations imposed on her by her disability. However, with the help of her family and friends, Cynthia learns to overcome these obstacles and finds love and happiness in unexpected places.The Wingless Victory is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that explores themes of resilience, determination, and the power of love. It offers a unique perspective on disability and challenges readers to rethink their perceptions of what it means to be ""able-bodied."" Willcocks' writing is vivid and engaging, drawing readers into Cynthia's world and making them feel invested in her journey. Overall, The Wingless Victory is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1165162466
• ISBN13: 9781165162468
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"