The Wingless Victory (1907)

The Wingless Victory is a novel written by Mary Patricia Willcocks in 1907. Set in England during the early 20th century, the story revolves around the life of a young woman named Sylvia Linton. Sylvia is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is born without the ability to walk. Despite her physical disability, she possesses a strong will and determination to succeed in life.The novel begins with Sylvia's childhood, where she is shown to be a bright and curious child who is eager to learn. Her parents are supportive of her and encourage her to pursue her dreams. However, Sylvia's life takes a tragic turn when her father dies, leaving her and her mother in financial distress. Despite this setback, Sylvia continues to work hard and eventually becomes a successful writer.Throughout the novel, Sylvia faces several challenges, including a difficult relationship with her mother, financial struggles, and the prejudices of society towards people with disabilities. However, she never loses hope and continues to fight for her dreams.The Wingless Victory is a powerful and inspiring novel that celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit. It is a timeless story of perseverance, determination, and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.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.