The Vigil (1907)

The Vigil is a novel written by Harold Begbie and published in 1907. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young man named John Trevannion, who is struggling to make a living as a writer. John is deeply in love with his childhood friend, Mary, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man.As John tries to find success as a writer, he becomes involved in a group of socialists who are fighting for workers' rights. He also becomes friends with a wealthy businessman named Sir Robert Llwellyn, who is sympathetic to the socialist cause.As John becomes more involved in the socialist movement, he begins to question his own beliefs and struggles to reconcile his love for Mary with his political ideals. Meanwhile, Sir Robert is facing his own struggles as he tries to balance his business interests with his desire to help the working class.The Vigil is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, politics, and social justice. It is a powerful commentary on the struggles of the working class and the role of the wealthy in society. With its vivid characters and powerful storytelling, The Vigil 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.