Honored In The Breach (1888)

Honored In The Breach is a novel written by Julia Magruder and published in 1888. The story is set in the city of Washington D.C. during the post-Civil War era and follows the life of a young woman named Virginia St. Clair. Virginia is the daughter of a prominent senator and is engaged to a wealthy and influential man named Mr. Randolph. However, Virginia's life takes a dramatic turn when she learns that her father is involved in a scandal that threatens to ruin his career and reputation.As Virginia struggles to come to terms with the news, she finds herself drawn to a young journalist named Philip Sterling. Philip is determined to uncover the truth behind the scandal and Virginia finds herself caught up in his investigation. As they work together, Virginia begins to question her loyalty to her fianc����� and her father.Honored In The Breach is a story of love, loyalty, and the struggle to do what is right in the face of adversity. It explores the themes of honor, duty, and sacrifice, and is a powerful commentary on the social and political climate of the time. With its vivid descriptions of Washington D.C. and its cast of complex and engaging characters, Honored In The Breach is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction.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.