Philip Vandeleurs Victory (1879)

by Charles H. Eden

Book Overview

""Philip Vandeleur's Victory"" is a novel written by Charles H. Eden and published in 1879. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Philip Vandeleur, a young man who is determined to make his fortune and rise in society. The novel opens with Philip's father, a wealthy merchant, passing away and leaving his son with a large inheritance. Philip uses this money to purchase a commission in the British army and sets off to India to make a name for himself. In India, Philip quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a respected and admired officer. He also falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is already engaged to another man. As the story progresses, Philip faces numerous challenges and obstacles, both on and off the battlefield. He is forced to confront his own moral code when he is asked to participate in a brutal massacre of Indian rebels, and he must also navigate the treacherous world of British high society, where his newfound wealth and success make him the target of jealousy and resentment. Despite these challenges, Philip remains steadfast in his determination to succeed and ultimately achieves his goal of rising to the top of British society. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about honor, loyalty, and the true meaning of victory. Overall, ""Philip Vandeleur's Victory"" is a thrilling and engaging novel that explores themes of ambition, love, and morality in the context of British colonialism in India.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: 1166178110
• ISBN13: 9781166178116
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"