The Secret Victory (1922)

The Secret Victory is a novel written by Stephen McKenna and first published in 1922. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I and follows the lives of a group of British aristocrats who are struggling to come to terms with the changes that have taken place in their society. The central character is a young man named Michael Compton, who is the heir to a large estate in the English countryside. Michael is a sensitive and introspective individual who is deeply affected by the trauma of the war and the loss of his friends and loved ones. As he tries to make sense of his life, he becomes involved in a series of romantic entanglements with various women, including his childhood friend, Lady Barbara Sinclair, and the beautiful and enigmatic Lady Valeria. Along the way, Michael also becomes embroiled in a political scandal involving a secret treaty between Britain and Germany, which threatens to destabilize the fragile peace that has been established in Europe. The Secret Victory is a complex and nuanced novel that explores a wide range of themes, including love, loss, betrayal, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. It is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a vivid portrait of a society in transition.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.